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# Senior FPGA Engineer

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Code Coverage, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Github, Hardware Description Language, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, RSA (Cryptosystem), Software Requirements Analysis, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Serial Peripheral Interface
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a0be77d8531df170

## About the Role

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, * Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five (5) years of prior relevant experience

 * Experience in at least 5 of the following categories:
 + Digital Design and HDL coding targeting configurable logic devices
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 + Experience in delivering FPGA solutions to system level applications
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 + Experience in one or more brands of (Altera, Lattice, Microchip, AMD) FPGA devices and associated tools
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 + Experience with integration and debug of electronics using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, etc.
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 + Experience with FPGA timing constraints and timing closure
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 + Experience with digital simulation such as Questa, RivieraPro or similar tools
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 + Experience with Python or C programming

An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for 2 additional years of work experience.

A PhD in a related field can account for 5 years of experience as required for this position.

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Digital Design Knowledge &Radar processing techniques
 * Image processing techniques for visual and infrared sensors
 * Gigabit serial interfaces and multi-gigabit transceivers (MGTs)
 * Experience with embedded processor and System on a Chip development for FPGA devices
 * Knowledge of embedded systems design using Microblaze, Nios or ARM processors a strong plus
 * Familiarity with the Linux environment and commands
 * FPGA design experience using a Linux-based development environment highly desired
 * Knowledge of git and GitHub
 * Knowledge of encryption/decryption standards such as AES, RSA, ECC, etc.
 * Knowledge of industry standard interfaces and protocols such as AXI, PCIe, SPI, I2C, etc.
 * Embedded systems design using ARM processors
 * Verification utilizing hardware platforms
 * Experience in a leadership role such as team lead, technical lead, project lead, etc.
 * Experience working in a team environment
 * Strong written and verbal communication
 * Self-directed - Able to complete tasks with minimum oversight
 * Highly motivated, high performers with a strong desire to learn and contribute in a fast-paced team environment
 * MS or Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

## Description

* Design and deliver production quality FPGA releases from initial proof of concept up to production
 * Work cooperatively with systems, hardware, software engineers, and program management to ensure product success
 * Design and code in VHDL for reliability, maintainability, reviewability and reusability
 * Verify designs utilizing self-checking techniques with directed and constrained random tests, while tracking functional and code coverage
 * Create complete documentation including requirements, verification plan, user's guides and configuration management.
 * Design support from requirements definition through integration and test
 * Perform and participate in internal and external technical reviews
 * Independently drive projects and execute to program schedules and budget