Principal FPGA Engineer

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Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Our solutions address air , ground , and naval defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technology , enhanced safety , security , and performance. As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and communication systems , we are uniquely positioned to benefit from the DoD's commitment to maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield. To learn more visit: https://www.curtisswrightds.com/ #LI-YH1 No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have sig

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Principal FPGA Engineer - Onsite position Curtiss-Wright is seeking an experienced Principal FPGA Engineer to join our engineering team in Ashburn, VA. In this senior, hands-on role, you will lead the design and development of FPGA-based solutions for DoD and other stakeholder secure products. The products include VITA standards based VPX modules and custom form-factor boards for DoD sub-systems and systems. You will also mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and customers, contributing to concept development, FPGA architecture, HDL coding, simulation, prototyping, and product release. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to drive complex projects to completion. Location: Ashburn, VA / Boston, MA / Nashua, NH We Take Care of Our People Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture * Salary Information : $144,100.00 - 192,100.00 plus bonus Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Virginia. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer Your Challenge: Work collaboratively with an Integrated Product Team (IPT) comprised of Program Manager(s), Chief Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer, and several hardware (electrical), FPGA, software, test, component, and manufacturing engineers to bring products from concept through production release. Also support sustaining engineering efforts as needed. As needed, participate in project planning, scheduling, and resource estimation, ensuring timely delivery of designs. As needed, lead FPGA design projects, providing architecture, implementation, and validation guidance. Develop detailed FPGA architectures and specifications for IP blocks. Drive FPGA development from concept through coding, simulation, synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation. Perform digital logic design and implement HDL using current FPGA technologies. Verify and validate HDL designs through simulation and hardware testing. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior FPGA engineers. Oversee circuit card development, prototype build, testing, and debugging activities. Contribute to new product development through environmental testing and transition into production. What You Bring: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus. 10+ years of FPGA hardware development experience, including high-speed, mixed-signal, or embedded applications at 100/400 Gz data rates. Strong understanding of FPGA design flow, including RTL design (System Verilog, Verilog, or VHDL), simulation, synthesis, and timing closure. Proven problem-solving and debugging skills, with hands-on experience using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.). Experience leading projects or mentoring team members is preferred. US Citizenship is mandatory; Active security clearance is preferred. Experience/familiarity in the following is an asset: Simulation test benches using Model Sim or Questa Xilinx ISE/Vivado tools Xilinx 7-Series, Zynq MPSoC, Versal Adaptive SoC, UltraScale+ Embedded processor design and C software development Vivado IP Integrator or other IP integration tools FPGA platforms from AMD (Xilinx), Microchip, or Intel (Altera) Microchip Libero SoC or Intel Quartus Board bring-up and debug (e.g., ChipScope or integrated logic analyzers) High-speed digital design and signal integrity concepts Requirements capture, analysis, and tracking High-speed serial interfaces and related IP TCL or other automation scripting FPGA resource and power estimation tools

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