Principal Electrical Engineer – FPGA Design

RTX

. Develop and implement FPGA-based designs for control and/or signal-processing radar applications .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeTewksbury • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in FPGA-based design and development, with a strong focus on VHDL coding, digital design, and system-level requirements translation. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and deliver production-quality releases while ensuring compliance with security clearance requirements.

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FPGA Design and DevelopmentVHDL CodingDigital DesignDoD Security ClearanceSynthesis Tools Experience

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Hard Skills

FPGA DesignVHDLVerilogDigital DesignTiming ClosureRequirements DevelopmentRTL SimulationHigh-Speed InterfacesLinux ProficiencySignal Processing

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringCollaborationMulti-taskingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Xilinx VivadoIntel Quartus ProSynplifyChipscopeQuestasim

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Radar SystemsComputer ArchitectureConfiguration ManagementComputer Hardware InterfacesData Protocols

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPerlPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement FPGA-based designs for control and/or signal-processing radar applications
Provide development support throughout the product lifecycle, from initial concept through acceptance delivery and maintenance
Own or contribute to successful FPGA-based designs, on time and on budget
Work with teams to determine technical approaches or solutions meeting system-level requirements
Lead small teams and mentor junior engineers as needed
Design and deliver production-quality FPGA releases from proof of concept through production
Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software engineers and program management
Architect FPGA-based systems, determining parts, interfaces, and Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
Translate system-level requirements into FPGA requirements
Design and code in VHDL for reliability and maintainability
Verify designs using self-checking techniques, directed and constrained-random tests, and functional and code coverage tracking
Create requirements, verification plans, and user guides
Support internal and external technical reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required after day 1
Demonstrated experience with digital design and VHDL or Verilog coding
Experience designing and integrating with AMD/Xilinx, Intel/Altera or Actel/Microsemi/Microchip FPGAs
Experience using synthesis tools: Synplify, Xilinx Vivado, or Intel Quartus Pro
Experience with Timing Closure and utilizing Chipscope / Signal Tap
Experience and knowledge developing requirements for FPGA products
Experience using RTL simulation tools such as Questasim
Experience in AMD/Xilinx MPSOC, RFSOC, Ultrascale+, Versal
Experience in Intel programmable devices Stratix X, Agilex
Experience with high-speed interfaces such as GbE, DDR, JESD, PCIE
Working knowledge of Configuration Management principles, environments and tools
Working knowledge in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as RS-422, USB, PCIe, etc.
Experience with RADAR system hardware
Experience working in teams and ability to multi-task
Understanding of computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques
Proficiency in Linux
Working knowledge in the integration of software drivers for computer hardware interfaces is a plus
Working knowledge of C/C++ and/or Shell/Perl/Python is a plus
Working knowledge/course work of signal and image processing, digital communications and/or control theories
Active DoD Security Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation eligibility
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Potential eligibility for annual short-term incentive compensation
Potential eligibility for annual long-term incentive compensation