FPGA Engineer (Defense)

TL;DR

FPGA Engineer (Defense): Designing and implementing complex FPGA designs for next-generation sensor products with an accent on RTL design and system integration. Focus on baseband signal processing, timing analysis, and integrating FPGA designs with complex software systems.

Location: Hawthorne, California, United States. Must work full-time on-site. U.S. Person status is required.

Salary: $160,000 - 225,000

Company

hirify.global is a defense company redefining modern defense with omniscient systems powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™).

What you will do

• Design and implement complex FPGA designs targeting next-generation sensor products.
• Support system integration of FPGA designs with complex software systems.
• Maintain and support deployed FPGA capabilities for U.S. and international customers.
• Collaborate within R&D and product engineering teams to expand capabilities across product families.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in detailed digital RTL design targeting FPGAs.
• Extensive experience with the full FPGA design life cycle: RTL design, behavioral simulation, place and route, and timing analysis.
• Proficiency in Verilog and SystemVerilog.
• Experience with AMD (Xilinx) Vivado Design Suite and SoC FPGAs (Zynq, Ultrascale/Ultrascale+, Versal).
• U.S. Person status is required for access to U.S.-only data systems.

Nice to have

• Experience with baseband signal processing and translating Simulink/MATLAB algorithms into RTL.
• Ability to develop software drivers in C, C++, or Python to interface with FPGA designs.
• Experience with FPGA Ethernet IP blocks (1G to 100G) and Software-Defined Radios (SDRs).
• Current or previous DoD security clearance.
• Knowledge of GPUs, AI engines, and HLS synthesis.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401k with 50% company match up to 6% of pay, plus FSA and HSA.
• Unlimited PTO and 'No meeting Fridays'.
• Free daily lunch and casual dress code.
• Competitive base salaries and generous pre-IPO stock option grants.
• Relocation assistance provided.