Senior FPGA Engineer II (T04)

V2X is seeking an accomplished Senior FPGA Engineer II (T04) to join our Embedded Solutions team within the Software Department. Embedded Solutions is a core cross-disciplinary function specializing in the design integration and optimization of high-performance embedded systems. The function includes advanced FPGA /SoC firmware and digital hardware development supporting a broad range of defense and aerospace portfolios.

This is a technical leadership role focused on architecture implementation and integration of advanced FPGA/SoC solutions for real-time embedded applications. The current priority is high-assurance high-bandwidth mission systems using leading-edge platforms such as Microchip PolarFire SoC or Xilinx UltraScale MPSoC. The ideal candidate will drive innovation in digital processing video encode/decode and network interfaces within collaborative cross-functional teams in a functionally matrixed engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design implementation and verification of advanced FPGA and SoC-based solutions using VHDL Verilog or SystemVerilog for embedded and mission-critical applications

• Integrate FPGAs and SoCs with embedded microprocessors high-speed memory and advanced digital interfaces including SPI I²C UART PCIe DDR LVDS and Ethernet

• Implement and optimize video processing blocks IP cores or encode/decode solutions such as H.265 for embedded video streaming or sensor applications

• Lead development and debugging of hardware-level Ethernet and other high-speed networking interfaces

• Oversee simulation synthesis timing closure and hardware validation using industry-standard EDA tools like Vivado Quartus ModelSim and Synplify

• Take technical ownership of hardware bring-up system integration board-level validation and troubleshooting in lab environments

• Collaborate closely with electrical software systems and test engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle from requirements through test and support

• Mentor and coach engineers at all levels supporting technical reviews and driving adoption of best practices in FPGA SoC and digital product development

• Prepare clear technical documentation integration guides and verification plans to support traceability compliance and project execution

• Support technical estimation proposal development and strategy for new embedded/digital initiatives

• Ensure all engineering practices meet V2X standards for quality security safety and compliance (e.g. DO-254 MIL-STD-882E or related requirements)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related STEM field (Masters preferred)

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in FPGA or SoC design and digital hardware for embedded or real-time systems including system-level integration roles

• Extensive experience with VHDL or Verilog as well as EDA toolchains for simulation implementation and verification (such as Vivado Quartus ModelSim)

• Proven technical leadership in hardware/software system integration including guiding complex project execution and mentoring other engineers

• Strong experience implementing and debugging high-speed digital interfaces memory controllers and communications protocols including SPI I²C UART PCIe DDR and Ethernet

• Demonstrated ability to conduct lab-based validation bring-up testing and troubleshooting

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to lead and collaborate within multidisciplinary Agile teams

• U.S. citizenship required

Security Clearance and Other Requirements

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance may be necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading digital hardware or FPGA development in safety-critical aerospace or defense environments such as DO-254 MIL-STD-882E or ARP4754

• Background integrating C/C firmware or embedded software with hardware and experience with requirements traceability and configuration management tools

• Advanced skills in hardware-level video or image processing including experience with H.265/HEVC or other embed video codec IP

• Experience developing and integrating high-speed networking solutions particularly SoC-based Ethernet implementations

• Practical experience running technical reviews proposal evaluation or serving as a subject matter expert

• Familiarity with Agile/SCRUM leadership and comprehensive lifecycle management in regulated development environments

• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing advanced debugging or automated verification frameworks

• Advanced degree or industry certifications in FPGA/SoC system safety or related fields are a plus

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