FPGA Design Engineer

Job Title

FPGA Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design, implement, verify, and integrate FPGA-based processor subsystems and high-speed serial interfaces for advanced processor applications in defense and aerospace systems. Work on FPGA logic, simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, board-level validation, and system integration within a cross-functional engineering team based in Huntsville, AL.

This role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance post-start; U.S. citizenship or other status meeting U.S. export-control "U.S. Person" requirements is required.

Experience Level

Mid-level (posting includes Level 2 through Level 4). Years of related experience guidance: Level 2: 1+ years; Level 3: 3+ years; Level 4: 5+ years (senior). Exact level and required experience will depend on hire level.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include development, verification, and integration of FPGA designs and associated test environments.

• Create FPGA requirements, write RTL/HDL, and develop self-checking test benches and unit tests.
• Perform synthesis, timing analysis, Built-In-Test (BIT) implementation, and support debug and system integration.
• Develop and validate high-speed serial (SERDES) interfaces and processor subsystem features in FPGA hardware.
• Perform board-level testing, FPGA validation, troubleshooting, and support integration & test activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and maintain configuration control (e.g., GitLab).
• Stay current with FPGA design best practices, tool flows, and digital signal processing techniques.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed when applicable.

• Experience using FPGA design tools such as ModelSim, Xilinx Vivado/ISE, Intel (Altera) Quartus, or Microsemi/Microchip tools.
• Proven HDL development experience (Verilog/SystemVerilog or VHDL) and RTL design practices.
• Experience with simulation and verification tools (e.g., Synopsys VCS, NCSim) and creation of self-checking test benches.
• Experience with FPGA toolflows including synthesis, timing closure, and debug (ChipScope, logic analyzers).
• Familiarity with Xilinx/AMD and Microsemi/Microchip FPGA families and IP; experience with Versal devices is a plus.
• Experience with board-level bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting of FPGA-based systems.
• Experience with configuration management (GitLab preferred) and familiarity with Vivado/Vitis toolsets.
• Security: ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance post-start (U.S. Person required).
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Aeronautical, or related), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-U.S. equivalent is required or equivalent practical experience. Master’s degrees (MSEE, MSCE) are preferred. ABET accreditation is preferred but not required. Equivalent combinations of technical education and experience are accepted.

About the Company

Company: Boeing

Headquarters: Arlington, Virginia, United States

Large U.S. aerospace and defense company that designs, manufactures, and services commercial airplanes, military aircraft, satellites, and related systems and services worldwide.