Senior FPGA Engineer
MITREJob Title
Senior FPGA Engineer
Role Summary
Design and implement FPGA/ASIC-based proof-of-concept and prototype systems for real-time sensor, communication, and embedded platforms. Work on multi-disciplinary teams to develop high-throughput signal processing, low SWaP-C platforms, and tightly integrated hardware/software solutions.
Experience Level
Senior. Typical experience guidance: generally a senior engineer with substantial hands-on FPGA/embedded design experience; see Education Requirements for degree-equivalence details.
Responsibilities
Deliver hardware and firmware components for prototype embedded systems and support system-level integration and test.
- Develop FPGA and ASIC components and integrate them into embedded systems.
- Implement algorithms in hardware and software on reconfigurable SoC and SDR platforms.
- Rapid prototyping of sensor, communication, and navigation systems on embedded platforms.
- Integrate third-party IP, perform synthesis, simulation, and timing closure activities.
- Participate in architecture, verification, documentation, and system-level test.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and communicate technical results clearly.
- Support deployment, verification, and maintenance activities for prototype systems.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills, security and workplace requirements. Preferred skills listed separately.
- Proficiency with RTL languages (VHDL, Verilog/SystemVerilog) and RTL synthesis/simulation tools.
- Experience implementing complex embedded systems and integrating third-party IP.
- Familiarity with industry best practices for design, verification, test, and deployment.
- Experience with processor interfaces (memory-mapped peripherals, interrupts) and system integration.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- U.S. citizenship required for consideration for security clearance; capable of obtaining and maintaining a DoD Secret clearance.
- Position requires a minimum of four days per week onsite.
- Preferred / nice-to-have: experience with scripting/build tools (Tcl, Python, CMake), MATLAB exposure, and familiarity with hardware emulation and EDA ASIC tools.
Education Requirements
Typical qualification patterns noted in the posting: a Bachelor’s degree plus ~5 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree plus ~3 years of related experience; or a PhD with relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience. Preferred fields include Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar technical disciplines; M.S. or PhD in ECE or similar is listed as preferred.
About the Company
Company: MITRE
Headquarters: Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
MITRE is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to solving national challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, and more. By partnering with the government, MITRE operates R&D centers that develop innovative solutions for public interest. Known for its culture of innovation, it offers exceptional employee benefits, professional growth opportunities, and diversity initiatives to ensure a fulfilling workplace for its staff.
