Senior FPGA Developer

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. Design, develop, simulate, and verify FPGA for COMSEC applications .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $181,626 - $276,540 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in FPGA development, including proficiency in VHDL and Verilog/SystemVerilog, and a strong understanding of digital design principles and verification methodologies. Capable of collaborating with hardware design teams and contributing to technical documentation and design reviews.

Highest-signal resume keywords

FPGA DevelopmentVHDLVerilog/SystemVerilogXilinx VivadoIntel Quartus

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Hard Skills

FPGA SynthesisTiming AnalysisDigital Design PrinciplesVerification MethodologiesTroubleshootingDebuggingAXI Bus ImplementationsHigh-Speed Serial InterfacesDO-254 ComplianceEmbedded Systems

Tools & Technologies

FPGA ToolchainsXilinx VivadoIntel Quartus

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Security ClearanceActive Top Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

COMSECCryptographic SystemsSecure CommunicationsZero-Trust Security ArchitectureHardware Development Assurance Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, simulate, and verify FPGA for COMSEC applications
Collaborate with circuit designers and embedded developers throughout the full development lifecycle
Define and document architecture, requirements, and interfaces
Perform FPGA synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis
Support hardware bring-up, integration, and testing activities
Troubleshoot and debug issues in lab and field environments
Contribute to design reviews and technical documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in FPGA development
Proficiency in VHDL and/or Verilog/SystemVerilog
Experience with FPGA toolchains (Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, etc.)
Strong understanding of digital design principles, timing constraints, and verification methodologies
Working knowledge of AXI bus implementations
Experience working with hardware design teams and interpreting schematics
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Active Top Secret security clearance strongly preferred
Experience in COMSEC, cryptographic systems, or secure communications
Exposure to zero-trust security architecture principles and implementation
Familiarity with high-speed serial interfaces (PCIe, SpaceWire, Ethernet, etc.)
Experience with DO-254 or other hardware development assurance standards
Knowledge of embedded systems and hardware/co-design

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Eligible employees may receive benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results