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# Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Altium Designer, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Signals Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Computer Literacy, Software Debugging, Linux, Digital Arts, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Electronic Design Automation, Network Interface Controllers, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Hardware Design, Key Management, MATLAB, OrCAD, PCI Express, Microsoft PowerPoint, Rapid Prototyping Process, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Schematic Capture, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Subsystems, System on a Chip, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Vivado, Digital Access Carrier System, Computer Network Operations, ModelSim, Integration Tests, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** July 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/va/arlington/6ec547b7-1cf8-49a3-9607-e46d2a21dbef

## About the Role

Vivado
Writing
Verilog
Firmware
Equities
Debugging
Purchasing
Algorithms
Upskilling
Simulations
Market Data
Test Design
PCI Express
Test Planning
Logic Analyzer
Digital Design
Microsoft Excel
Hardware Design
Ancient History
Embedded Systems
System On A Chip
Computer Literacy
Schematic Capture
Signal Processing
Integrated Design
Laboratory Testing
Electronic Warfare
Schematic Diagrams
Systems Engineering
Integration Testing
Electronic Hardware
Electronic Circuits
Time Off Management
Microsoft PowerPoint
Computer Engineering
Printed Circuit Board
Electrical Engineering
Communications Systems
Functional Specification
C (Programming Language)
Commercial Off-the-Shelf
Digital Signal Processing
C++ (Programming Language)
Serializer/Deserializer (SerDes)
Reduced Instruction Set Computing, * Ability to be granted a security clearance

 * Experience with at least one FPGA integrated design and simulation environment tool and such as Xilinx Vivado/Vitis and Siemens ModelSim
 * Experience with at least one schematic entry and PCB Layout tool set such as Altium, KiCad, or Cadence Allegro/OrCad.
 * Experience with hardware integration, test and debug tools (high-speed logic analyzers, scopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
 * Proficiency in general computer skills such as Microsoft office Excel, PowerPoint and Word
 * BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or related degree
 * Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
 * Excellent oral and written communication skills

Bonus Qualifications:

 * MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or related
 * Experience writing test software in C/C++ or other language to validate design
 * Knowledge in the areas of performance characteristics of analog data converters, ADCs/DACs
 * ARM or RISC-V embedded processor based SoC design experience
 * Familiarity with electrical and mechanical standards such as FMC and VPX
 * Experience in signal processing theory and communications systems and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in resolving real world problems
 * Experience with MATLAB signal processing environment
 * Existing Secret (or above) Clearance, Communication
Key Management
Hardware Design
Software Design
Ancient History
Technical Design
Rapid Prototyping
Signal Processing
Analytical Method
Collection Systems
Electronic Hardware
Technology Research
Time Off Management
Security Engineering
Software Development
Signals Intelligence
Prototype Development
Digital Signal Processing
Computer Network Operations
Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Vivado, Writing
Verilog
Firmware
Equities
Debugging
Purchasing
Algorithms
Upskilling
Simulations
Market Data
Test Design
PCI Express
Test Planning
Logic Analyzer
Digital Design
Microsoft Excel
Hardware Design
Ancient History
Embedded Systems
System On A Chip
Computer Literacy
Schematic Capture
Signal Processing
Integrated Design
Laboratory Testing
Electronic Warfare
Schematic Diagrams
Systems Engineering
Integration Testing
Electronic Hardware
Electronic Circuits
Time Off Management
Microsoft PowerPoint
Computer Engineering
Printed Circuit Board
Electrical Engineering
Communications Systems
Functional Specification
C (Programming Language)
Commercial Off-the-Shelf
Digital Signal Processing
C++ (Programming Language)
Serializer/Deserializer (SerDes)
Reduced Instruction Set Computing

## Description

The Electronic Warfare Division of Leidos is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to support Circuit Board and FPGA Firmware Design Engineering work with a multi-disciplined design team (electrical engineers, systems engineers, scientists, etc) to design, develop, simulate, and integrate challenging digital designs and RF sensor systems based on given project requirements. Candidate will have a strong background in high-speed digital design in support of a fast paced, multi-disciplinary design team. This role will also support integration, test, and verification in the final products. This position is expected to be part-time or full-time and could support telecommuting options depending on the candidate., * Proficient in schematic design and BOM generation for higher-speed digital and mix-signal circuit card designs.

 * Analyze, design, simulate, and implement algorithms in hardware descriptor languages, HDL (VHDL, Verilog), based on customer requirements and/or model(s).
 * Collaborate with a multi-disciplined design team (electrical engineers, systems engineers and scientists) to design and integrate challenging FPGA designs and RF sensor systems.
 * Collaborate with a multi-disciplined design team to design and integrate DSP applications for latest System on a Chip (SoC) implementations such as AMD/Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+, Intel Agilex, and AMD/Xilinx RFSoC.
 * Analyze, design, and implement HDL test benches in hardware description languages, HDL (VHDL, Verilog), for code validation and validation against models.
 * Perform design constraints generation and verification as well as evaluate synthesis and timing performance reports.
 * Analyze, design, simulate, and implement designs which interface to common signaling standards, typical IP such as SERDES, PLLS, etc. and/or protocols such PCIe, JESD204B/C, LVDS, etc.
 * Analyze schematic diagrams for either custom or commercial-off-the shelf (COTS) electronic hardware involving high-speed digital and/or analog circuitry in associated FPGA-centric systems.
 * Develop and maintain requirements documents, functional specification documents, interface control documents, etc.
 * Develop project test plans and test procedures, provide test planning support, and assist in the execution of both lab testing and occasional field testing.
 * Conduct experimental tests on state-of-the-art FPGA and SoC evaluation boards, evaluate results, and then develop specifications for selecting next-generation components.
 * Work on problems of diverse scope, determining methods and procedures to be used on new assignments, and providing feedback and recommendations to other technical personnel.
 * Some travel and work at remote sites for limited time periods may be occasionally required., Linux
Vivado
Equities
Purchasing
Algorithms
Upskilling
Subsystems
Market Data


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