Senior FPGA Engineer (Defense)

TL;DR

Senior FPGA Engineer (Defense): Designing and implementing complex FPGA architectures for next-generation radar and sensor products with an accent on RTL design, timing analysis, and hardware integration. Focus on developing high-performance digital systems, supporting system integration, and ensuring reliability for U.S. defense applications.

Location: Must work full-time on-site in Hawthorne, California

Salary: $160,000 - $225,000

Company

hirify.global is a defense technology company building omniscient sensing and detection systems powered by Coherent Distributed Networks to support warfighters and commercial operators.

What you will do

• Design and implement complex FPGA designs for next-generation sensor products.
• Support system integration of FPGA designs with complex software systems.
• Collaborate on the full FPGA design life cycle from RTL to hardware integration.
• Support deployed capabilities for U.S. and international customers.
• Modify software drivers and applications to validate FPGA designs.
• Work within an Agile environment using CI/CD methodologies.

Requirements

• U.S. Person status is required to access U.S.-only data systems.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of professional experience in detailed digital RTL design targeting FPGAs.
• Extensive experience with Verilog, SystemVerilog, and the FPGA design life cycle.
• Proficiency with AMD (Xilinx) Vivado Design Suite and SoC FPGAs (Zynq, Ultrascale+, Versal).
• Strong understanding of ARM AMBA AXI protocols and network/serial communication protocols.

Nice to have

• Experience with baseband signal processing and software-defined radios (SDRs).
• Knowledge of HLS synthesis, VHDL, and high-speed PCB design.
• Experience with GPUs, AI engines, and DoD security standards.
• Current or previous DoD security clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k plan with 50% company match up to 6%.
• Unlimited PTO and 'No meeting Fridays'.
• Free daily lunch and casual dress code.
• Generous pre-IPO stock option grants and relocation assistance.