Fpga Engineer (Defense)

TL;DR

FPGA Engineer (Defense): Designing and implementing high-performance digital solutions for advanced defense systems with an accent on real-time processing and high-reliability hardware design. Focus on developing and integrating DSP algorithms in hardware and supporting hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation in lab environments.

Location: Onsite in El Segundo, CA. Must be a US Citizen, Green Card holder, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State due to ITAR regulations.

Salary: $110,000 - $165,000 a year

Company

hirify.global is a next-generation defense technology company securing spectrum dominance for the United States and its allies.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and optimize FPGA-based digital systems for real-time defense applications.
• Implement RTL designs (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog) for high-speed data processing.
• Perform simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, and timing closure.
• Develop and integrate DSP algorithms in hardware (e.g., FFTs, filters, modulation).
• Interface with high-speed ADCs/DACs, RF front ends, and embedded processors.
• Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation in lab environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum of 2 years' professional experience within the aerospace & defense industry.
• Minimum 2 years' experience using FPGA toolchains (Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus).
• Proficiency in HDLs (VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog).
• Strong understanding of digital design fundamentals (timing, clock domains, pipelining).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience with defense systems (radar, EW, communications).
• Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) implementation and fixed-point math.
• Proficient in scripting languages (Tcl, bash, Python).
• Familiarity with embedded software integration on SoCs.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces (JESD204, PCIe, Ethernet, DDR).

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global is committed to equal employment opportunity.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in compliance with the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.