Senior Principal FPGA (VHDL) Design Engineer - Sign on Bonus Available

Job Description
BAE Systems, Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) has an open position for a Senior Principal FPGA Digital Design Engineer. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. At BAE Systems we are innovating for the future.
The selected candidate will apply their skills in design in order to develop and support our “Design it Right” initiative for a variety of complex defense products and technologies. You will have the opportunity to acquire product knowledge, use and advance your technical skills on innovative technologies in a Hybrid work format. The candidate will be required to be detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have a passion for continuous improvement with the ability to Mentor others.
In this Senior Principal FPGA Engineering position, you will be supporting FPGA designs through all phases of development. This includes performing activities including assisting in design architecture, ownership of RTL coding, synthesis, place and route, timing closure, basic test bench development, lab testing, product support and FPGA security.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance
• 6+ years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree (less with an advanced degree)
• Experience in FPGA or ASIC Design / Development, including:

• VHDL (preferred) or Verilog HDL coding

• Strong debug and problem-solving skills
• Lab testing support
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Self-starter and a good team player
• Ability to mentor and willingness to be mentored

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with DSP fundamentals and FPGA implementation
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink
• Experience dealing with legacy designs
• Working knowledge of UVM/SystemVerilog
• Working knowledge of data communications (Ethernet MAC, PHY, Gig-E vision)
• Working knowledge of C/C++
• Active DOD security clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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.