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In Navigation and Sensor Systems, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their precision navigation missions.
BAE Systems is seeking highly skilled and experienced Senior Design Engineers to play a key role in the development of complex FPGA-based systems for Department of Defense (DoD) applications. As a Senior Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the advancement of the company's FPGA development processes and methodologies.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remote.
While in this job you will:
- Plan, architect, develop, and deploy complex FPGA-based designs using RTL languages such as VHDL and Verilog
- Collaborate with stakeholders to capture requirements and develop digital design architectures to meet the system needs
- Design, code, and verify FPGA modules while ensuring compliance with design standards and best practices
- Perform static timing analysis, simulations, and integration testing to ensure design functionality and performance
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of FPGA designs, including design descriptions, test plans, and verification results
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and systems engineering, to ensure seamless integration of FPGA designs with other system components
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to the growth and development of the FPGA design team
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience.
- Experience with VHDL/Verilog or System Verilog.
- Familiarity with industry-standard design and verification tools: Vivado/Vitis, Quartus, Libero, Synplify, Questasim, Xcellium, etc...
- Electronic systems or embedded systems background.
- Good communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Demonstrated technical leadership skills in FPGA design.
- Experience leading small to medium teams with accountability for cost, schedule, and quality
- Experience with agile development and version control systems (Jira/Git/BitBucket/SVN)
- Experience with cybersecurity topics/techniques.
- Experience with Signal Processing algorithms and DSP techniques (Matlab/Simulink)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680
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 Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.
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Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.
How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.
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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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