Senior FPGA Engineer

Senior FPGA Engineer

$150,000 - $250,000

Allen, Texas

Full-time: On Site

Our client is an innovative start-up who specialise in developing advanced defense technologies. It focuses on next-generation long-range strike weapons systems, employing a unique approach that emphasizes rapid prototyping, iterative design cycles, and efficient, scalable production methods inspired by commercial manufacturing practices. Their mission is to provide cutting-edge solutions that give their clients and allies a strategic advantage, contributing to global security and conflict deterrence.

The role:

Senior FPGA Engineer (This is a 100% onsite role. It can be based in El Segundo, CA or Allen, TX)

This role involves defining, implementing, and testing the code that drives advanced radar systems. You will work on embedded processors that combine FPGA fabric and CPU cores, developing FPGA and C/C code for command/control and data processing. Collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams will be key, focusing on both software and hardware aspects of radar systems. We are seeking innovative and driven engineers with a passion for tackling complex challenges and delivering impactful solutions.

Responsibilities:

• System Synthesis: Translate system requirements into compute and code specifications. Lead trade studies for key computing components. Innovate to solve problems with scalable, cost-effective hardware.
• Algorithm Implementation: Efficiently implement radar signal processing algorithms while balancing sensor performance, compute resources, timeline, cost, and other factors. Oversee the algorithm development process from design to deployment in mission-critical applications.
• Command/Control Development: Design and implement code to control radar systems, manage telemetry, run diagnostics, and record high-speed data during tests.
• Collaboration: Work with multidisciplinary teams to design next-generation missile capabilities, including advanced guidance algorithms and image processing.
• Project Leadership: Lead major initiatives, ensuring alignment with objectives and occasionally traveling to test and customer sites.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related STEM field.
• 10 years of experience in radar engineering (experience with seeker systems preferred).
• Practical experience with radar calibration, testing, and deployment, ideally in the missile domain.
• Expertise in FPGA coding and radar signal processing.
• Problem-solving skills rooted in first-principles thinking, with experience prototyping and validating design concepts.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work extended hours or weekends as needed to meet milestones.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements (U.S. citizen, green card holder, or equivalent).

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary with long-term stock incentives.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
• Three weeks of paid time off annually.