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Leidos

Hardware Design Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

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 ...

Leidos

Hardware Design Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

... 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 ...

Trident Systems LLC

Principal FPGA Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$142K - $174K/yr

Work within a multi-discipline team of engineers designing advanced multi-function RF, processing, networking, and/or data storage solutions for space applications utilizing the latest Xilinx (AMD ...

Trident Systems Inc.

Principal FPGA Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$116 - $216/hr

Work within a multi-discipline team of engineers designing advanced multi-function RF, processing, networking, and/or data storage solutions for space applications utilizing the latest Xilinx (AMD ...

Trident Systems LLC

Principal FPGA Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$116K - $216K/yr

Work within a multi-discipline team of engineers designing advanced multi-function RF, processing, networking, and/or data storage solutions for space applications utilizing the latest Xilinx (AMD ...

Curtisswright

Principal FPGA Engineer

Ashburn, VA

$144K - $192K/yr

FPGA platforms from AMD (Xilinx), Microchip, or Intel (Altera) * Microchip Libero SoC or Intel Quartus * Board bring-up and debug (e.g., ChipScope or integrated logic analyzers) * High-speed digital ...

Curtiss-Wright

Principal FPGA Engineer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$144K - $192K/yr

FPGA platforms from AMD (Xilinx), Microchip, or Intel (Altera) * Microchip Libero SoC or Intel Quartus * Board bring-up and debug (e.g., ChipScope or integrated logic analyzers) * High-speed digital ...

Curtiss-Wright

Principal FPGA Engineer

Ashburn, VA

$144K - $192K/yr

FPGA platforms from AMD (Xilinx), Microchip, or Intel (Altera) * Microchip Libero SoC or Intel Quartus * Board bring-up and debug (e.g., ChipScope or integrated logic analyzers) * High-speed digital ...

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What is an AMD Xilinx engineer?

AMD Xilinx engineers are professionals who design, develop, and optimize programmable logic devices such as FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) and adaptive SoCs (Systems on Chip) for a wide range of applications. They work on creating hardware and software solutions that leverage Xilinx technology for industries like telecommunications, automotive, aerospace, and data centers. Their roles can include hardware design, embedded software development, verification, and supporting customers in integrating Xilinx products into their systems.

What projects or tasks does an AMD Xilinx engineer typically work on, and how do they collaborate with cross-functional teams?

Engineers at AMD Xilinx often work on projects involving the design, verification, and optimization of FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) solutions or SoC (System on Chip) products. Daily tasks can include developing firmware, creating hardware designs, and troubleshooting complex technical issues. Collaboration is key, as engineers regularly interact with software developers, hardware architects, and product managers to ensure product requirements are met and integrated solutions are delivered. The work environment encourages knowledge sharing and innovation, providing opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge technology in a team-driven setting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AMD Xilinx FPGA engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an AMD Xilinx FPGA Engineer, you need a strong background in digital design, hardware description languages (such as VHDL or Verilog), and a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with Xilinx Vivado, ISE design tools, and hands-on experience with FPGA development boards and debugging tools is crucial. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective teamwork are valuable soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are important because they enable engineers to design, implement, and optimize complex hardware solutions efficiently and collaboratively.

What is the difference between Amd Xilinx vs Amd FPGA Engineer?

AspectAmd XilinxAmd FPGA Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields; certifications in FPGA design are commonBachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering; FPGA design certifications are advantageous
Work EnvironmentDesign and development of FPGA and adaptive computing solutions, often in R&D or product teamsImplementing FPGA designs, testing, and validation within hardware development teams
Industry UsageUsed in semiconductor, aerospace, defense, and data center industriesCommonly employed in electronics, telecommunications, and embedded systems sectors

Both roles focus on FPGA technology, with Amd Xilinx emphasizing FPGA product development and Amd FPGA Engineers working on implementing and testing FPGA designs. While their responsibilities overlap, Xilinx roles are often more product-oriented, whereas FPGA Engineers may work across various companies and projects.

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Senior Principal FPGA & Digital Signals Processing Engineer

Research Innovations

Alexandria, VA • On-site

$139K - $178K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design and develop real-time FPGA firmware for advanced RF signal processing functions such as digital down conversion, filtering, FFTs, channelization, synchronization, and demodulation.

  • Lead the FPGA firmware architecture, including partitioning signal processing tasks across FPGA, GPU, and CPU to meet mission requirements.

  • Support hardware integration, validation, and field testing of FPGA-based systems, and serve as the technical authority for FPGA firmware and DSP architecture.

Job description

Position Title: Senior Principal Field Programmable Gate Array & Digital Signal Processing Engineer

Location: Hybrid, in office in Alexandria, VA

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI

Employment Type: Full Time

Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big, slow status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally improves the world. We build advanced software solutions for government and military missions, applying agile development and user-centered design to solve complex, mission-critical problems.

Dragonfly is redefining tactical SIGINT and Electronic Warfare by combining advanced RF sensing, GPU-accelerated processing, artificial intelligence, and high-performance FPGA architectures into a portable, mission-ready platform. As the Principal FPGA & DSP Engineer, you will serve as the technical leader responsible for designing and delivering the next generation of real-time FPGA-based signal processing capabilities that enable rapid spectrum awareness, signal exploitation, and electronic warfare operations. Working closely with hardware, software, AI, and RF engineering teams, you will architect high-performance firmware solutions that transform advanced algorithms into deployable capabilities supporting the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and allied mission partners.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

  • Lead the FPGA firmware architecture for Dragonfly, defining the optimal partitioning of signal processing across FPGA, GPU, and CPU to meet mission latency, throughput, and SWaP requirements.

  • Migrate GPU-based digital signal processing algorithms into efficient FPGA implementations, including floating-to-fixed point conversion, quantization analysis, word-length optimization, and bit-accurate verification.

  • Design reusable, portable FPGA IP that supports multiple AMD/Xilinx platforms including RFSoC, Versal, UltraScale+, and Zynq.

  • Develop real-time FPGA implementations for advanced RF signal processing including digital down conversion, filtering, FFTs, channelization, synchronization, demodulation, and protocol exploitation.

  • Implement and optimize wireless protocol processing for technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth/BLE, LoRa, LTE, and 5G NR.

  • Develop FPGA capabilities supporting direction finding (DF), beamforming, geolocation, and multi-channel phase-coherent signal processing.

  • Establish FPGA verification methodologies including simulation, automated regression testing, timing closure, hardware validation, and over-the-air testing.

  • Support hardware bring-up, integration, production validation, and field testing of Dragonfly systems.

  • Serve as the technical authority for FPGA firmware and DSP architecture, conducting design reviews, mentoring engineers, and establishing engineering best practices.

  • Contribute to product roadmap development, customer engagements, technical proposals, IRAD efforts, and emerging EW/SIGINT capability development.

WHAT YOU HAVE DONE

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master's or PhD preferred.

  • 10+ years of FPGA development experience supporting RF, SDR, SIGINT, radar, wireless communications, or Electronic Warfare systems.

  • Demonstrated ownership of FPGA architecture from concept through deployed production systems.

  • Active Secret clearance required; ability to obtain or maintain TS/SCI preferred.

  • Expert proficiency with VHDL and/or SystemVerilog, RTL design, pipelining, finite state machines, clock domain crossing, and timing closure.

  • Extensive experience with AMD/Xilinx development tools including Vivado, Vitis, Vitis HLS, and RFSoC or Versal platforms.

  • Strong background in digital signal processing including FFTs, digital down/up conversion, FIR/IIR/CIC filters, multirate processing, fixed-point design, CORDIC, and AGC.

  • Experience implementing high-speed interfaces including AXI, PCIe, Ethernet, DDR memory, Aurora, and JESD204B/C.

  • Proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python for algorithm development and hardware verification, along with C/C++ development in Linux environments.

  • Experience with FPGA simulation, debugging, board bring-up, and RF laboratory validation using industry-standard tools.

  • Familiarity with Git, Agile development methodologies, and cross-functional hardware/software engineering teams.

EVEN BETTER

  • Experience developing CUDA or GPU-based DSP algorithms and migrating them to FPGA implementations.

  • Experience implementing beamforming, direction finding, geolocation, MUSIC/ESPRIT, TDOA, or FDOA algorithms.

  • Knowledge of LTE, 5G NR, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth/BLE, LoRa, or other modern communications waveforms.

  • Experience with High-Level Synthesis (HLS), Simulink, MATLAB HDL Coder, or Model Composer.

  • Familiarity with RFNoC, GNU Radio, OpenCPI, SOSA, or CMOSS architectures.

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At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.
 
We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.
 
It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.
 
Research Innovations Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.