Electronic Combat Solutions Hardware Engineering Group is seeking a Senior Principal II FPGA Design Engineer to lead and develop a team of FPGA designer engineers through all phases of development. The ideal candidate is expected to perform activities including requirements generation and design architecture; technical oversight and mentoring of team members; as well as ownership of RTL coding, synthesis, basic test bench development, lab testing, and product support.
BAE offers competitive pay, benefits and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday off and flex time. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for extraordinary contributions or our skilled employees.
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site.
**Please not that pursuant to a government contract, along with the ability to obtain a minimum of Secret Clearance**
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- 10+ years of relevant experience with bachelor's degree (less with an advanced degree)
- Current Security Clearance (Secret), or eligible to obtain one
- Ability to distill higher level requirements into micro-architecture
- Extensive experience in FPGA (preferred) or ASIC Design / Development
- Experience leading/managing a design team
- Experience with DSP fundamentals
- Working understanding of Radar systems and/or EW systems
- Proficient in VHDL (preferred) or Verilog HDL coding
- Familiarity with Xilinx Vivado/ISE or Altera Quartus
- Digital simulation using Modelsim/Questa
- Strong understanding of timing driven design including clock domain crossing circuitry
- Strong lab debug and problem solving skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to mentor and willingness to be mentored
- Experience with high-speed interfaces like PCIe, SerDes, ADC/DAC, DDR3/4
- Familiarity with revision control (GIT, CVS, Clearcase, Subversion, etc.)
- Proficient in Tcl/Tk and UNIX/Linux shell programming
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience with FPGA implementation
- Experience with Matlab/Simulink
- Experience creating unique designs and supporting legacy designs
- Experience with UVM/System Verilog
- Some experience with managing schedule and cost is beneficial
- Experience with C/C++, Perl and Python
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience, or less experience with an advanced degree
- Current Secret security clearance or eligibility to obtain one
- Ability to translate higher-level requirements into micro-architecture
- Extensive FPGA or ASIC design and development experience
- Experience leading or managing a design team
- Experience with DSP fundamentals
- Working understanding of radar and/or electronic warfare systems
- Proficiency in VHDL or Verilog HDL
- Familiarity with Xilinx Vivado/ISE or Altera Quartus
- Digital simulation experience using ModelSim or Questa
- Strong understanding of timing-driven design and clock domain crossing circuitry
- Strong laboratory debugging and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to mentor and willingness to be mentored
- Experience with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, SerDes, ADC/DAC, and DDR3/4
- Familiarity with revision control systems such as Git, CVS, ClearCase, or Subversion
- Proficiency in Tcl/Tk and UNIX/Linux shell programming
- FPGA implementation experience
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
- Experience creating new designs and supporting legacy designs
- Experience with UVM/SystemVerilog
- Experience managing schedule and cost
- Experience with C/C++, Perl, and Python
BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broad with medical, dental, and vision options, plus mental health and EAP resources, and U.S. eligibility that can begin quickly. Materials also reference wellbeing programs designed to support employees and their families.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a U.S. 401(k) savings plan with company match information highlighted in benefits summaries. Global materials also reference pension contributions in some regions, indicating solid long-term financial support.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs include paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and back-up child and elder care for U.S. employees. Family resources and caregiving support are emphasized across benefit materials.
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Why Work With Us
We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.
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