FPGA Engineer, EW

Job Title

FPGA Engineer, EW

Role Summary

The FPGA Engineer will design and verify FPGA subsystems for software-defined radio platforms used in electronic warfare (EW). The role sits on the EW team and spans architecture, HDL design, integration, bring-up, and test of AMD/Xilinx SoC/FPGA-based systems.

Experience Level

Mid-level (4–7 years professional experience)

Responsibilities

Work across hardware, firmware, and software teams to deliver FPGA-based EW processing. Key responsibilities include:

• Own FPGA development for software-defined radio platforms enabling EW functions.
• Design and test VHDL/Verilog DSP modules and FPGA infrastructure.
• Integrate modules into larger FPGA cores and resolve resource and timing contention.
• Develop drivers and interfaces for custom RF component boards (PLLs, mixed-signal front ends).
• Bring up boards in collaboration with electrical and software engineers; perform system integration and verification.
• Use CI/HITL workflows for validation and support lab test activities (oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers).
• Manage project deliverables, documentation, and technical communication to stakeholders.

Requirements

Core technical skills and clearances required to perform the role.

• Must-have:
  • 4–7 years professional FPGA experience.
  • Experience with major FPGA vendors (AMD/Xilinx, Intel/Altera).
  • Strong understanding of FPGA architecture and device primitives.
  • Experience with clock-domain crossing (CDC) strategies and static timing analysis (STA).
  • Familiarity with high-speed digital interfaces (PCIe, JESD, Aurora, multi-Gbps optical).
  • Proficient in HDL (VHDL and/or Verilog) and using higher-level languages for test (C, Python, SystemVerilog).
  • Proficient in Linux development and Git-based CI/CD workflows.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Self-starter with strong communication skills.
• Nice-to-have:
  • Experience with AMD SoC/FPGAs and advanced features (partial reconfiguration, DFX, NOC).
  • Working knowledge of signal-processing flows from data converters to bits.
  • Exposure to wireless communications or radar systems design.
  • Experience with RF test equipment and DSP implementation for embedded SDRs.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Anduril

Headquarters: Costa Mesa, CA, USA

Anduril is a defense technology company that builds autonomous systems, AI, sensor-fusion, and computer-vision-enabled platforms for U.S. and allied military and intelligence customers, powered by its Lattice OS to accelerate delivery of operational capabilities.