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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.\nYou 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.\nLocation: Ashburn, VA / Boston, MA / Nashua, NH\nWe Take Care of Our People\nPaid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness BenefitsILearning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *\nSalary Information: $144,100.00 - 192,100.00 plus bonus\nPlease 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\nYour Challenge:\nWork 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.\n\nAs needed, participate in project planning, scheduling, and resource estimation, ensuring timely delivery of designs.\n\nAs needed, lead FPGA design projects, providing architecture, implementation, and validation guidance.\n\nDevelop detailed FPGA architectures and specifications for IP blocks.\n\nDrive FPGA development from concept through coding, simulation, synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation.\n\nPerform digital logic design and implement HDL using current FPGA technologies.\n\nVerify and validate HDL designs through simulation and hardware testing.\n\nMentor and provide technical guidance to junior FPGA engineers.\n\nOversee circuit card development, prototype build, testing, and debugging activities.\n\nContribute to new product development through environmental testing and transition into production.\n\nWhat You Bring:\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.\n\n10+ years of FPGA hardware development experience, including high-speed, mixed-signal, or embedded applications at 100/400 Gz data rates.\n\nStrong understanding of FPGA design flow, including RTL design (System Verilog, Verilog, or VHDL), simulation, synthesis, and timing closure.\n\nProven problem-solving and debugging skills, with hands-on experience using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.).\n\nExperience leading projects or mentoring team members is preferred.\n\nUS Citizenship is mandatory; Active security clearance is preferred.\n\nExperience/familiarity in the following is an asset:\nSimulation test benches using Model Sim or Questa\n\nXilinx ISE/Vivado tools\n\nXilinx 7-Series, Zynq MPSoC, Versal Adaptive SoC, UltraScale+\n\nEmbedded processor design and C software development\n\nVivado IP Integrator or other IP integration tools\n\nFPGA platforms from AMD (Xilinx), Microchip, or Intel (Altera)\n\nMicrochip Libero SoC or Intel Quartus\n\nBoard bring-up and debug (e.g., ChipScope or integrated logic analyzers)\n\nHigh-speed digital design and signal integrity concepts\n\nRequirements capture, analysis, and tracking\n\nHigh-speed serial interfaces and related IP\n\nTCL or other automation scripting\n\nFPGA resource and power estimation tools\n\nWho We Are:\nOur Values\nEnvironmental, Social and Governance\nCurtiss-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.\nTo learn more visit: https://www.curtisswrightds.com/\nNo unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by ourTalent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.\nCompliance Statement\nThis position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.\nCurtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. 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