FPGA FIRMWARE DEVELOPER

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire and must be obtainable within a reasonable period of time. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

We are seeking a FPGA Firmware Developer (Sr Software Eng) to develop, integrate, test, and support custom FPGA firmware within the Torpedo Systems Group (TSG). The TSG designs, develops, demonstrates, produces, assembles, tests and delivers torpedo SONAR arrays and electronic assemblies. The TSG team works with the Navy, internal production staff and the representatives from other companies to advance torpedo performance and lower production costs.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

• Architect, design, and document FPGA firmware hierarchies, components, interfaces, and data flows
• Develop firmware in accordance with detailed designs descriptions
• Simulate and test firmware components in preparation for integration
• Define FPGA timing, pinout, and placement constraints
• Review synthesis and timing reports, address issues
• Integrate and test firmware on target hardware
• Identify necessary schematic updates and hardware reworks to support design
• Utilize FPGA tools and laboratory equipment for integration and debug
• Document failures, identify root causes, implement fixes, and verify changes
• Maintain configuration management documentation for the FPGA design

Keys Skills:

• Experience implementing FPGA firmware including custom VHDL components containing state machines, synchronous/asynchronous logic, processes, and external interfaces
• Understanding of the underlying FPGA fabric the firmware utilizes
• Experience working across cross-clock boundaries
• Familiarity with Xilinx (AMD) and/or Altera (Intel) compiler, programming, and debug tools
• Experience reviewing schematics, parts lists, and re-work documentation
• Methodical problem-solving skills
• Motivation to independently research and resolve issues
• Strong written and oral communication skills

What Sets You Apart:

• Familiarity with floor planning and timing optimizations
• Working knowledge of standard network protocols (e.g., IPv4, UDP, TCP/IP)
• Implementing custom digital signal processing filters

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

• This position is ON-SITE in Canonsburg, PA (relocation package/assistance may be available)
• A Hybrid work schedule may be available but will require a minimum of 3 day's per week on-site.

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
USD $90,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.