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Your work will directly support the F 35, F 16, and Skunk Works initiatives.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nUtilizing SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL to create robust FPGA IP cores.\nParticipating in all phases of hardware and software development, from concept through verification.\nDriving Skunk Works research and development efforts on emerging technologies.\nCreating architecture, logic designs, and system simulations for complex embedded systems.\nPerforming simulation and analysis of FPGA and embedded system designs to ensure performance and reliability.\nWhat’s In It For You:\nWe are committed to supporting your work life balance and overall well being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to pursue challenging work, enjoy collaboration, and have fun doing what you love, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.\nWho You Are\nYou are an experienced hardware professional with deep expertise in embedded C/C++ and FPGA design. You thrive in fast paced Agile environments, mentor junior engineers, and bring innovative solutions to complex problems. Your collaborative spirit and relentless drive make you a natural leader on high impact projects.\nFurther Information About This Opportunity\nMUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.\nResponsible for the analysis, design, programming, debugging and modification of software and troubleshooting code for firmware (IC embedded code) applications. Work often involves analog and digital hardware and software operating systems. Position requires knowledge and exposure to hardware design. Typically programs in machine language, assembly language and high level languages (e.g., C, C++).\nBasic Qualifications\nExperience with complex electronics and embedded systems, such as Field Programmable Gate Arrays or hardware development.\nAMD/Xilinx, Altera and/or Microchip design experience.\nMinimum of 3 years of Verilog/SystemVerilog and/or VHDL\nBachelor's from an accredited college in Electrical or Computer Engineering or bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.\nWilling and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required for this position.\nDesired Skills\nConstrained random testbench development and simulation\nQuesta, Libero experience\nExperience with agile development, configuration management and continuous integration processes and methodologies.\nExperience preparing system architectures and appropriate UML related diagrams.\nStrong mentoring skills and experience leading groups.\nStrong technical communication skills (experience communicating technical designs to non-technical customers and communicating customer desires to technical team).\nExperience with industry standard agile development tools, such as Jira, Confluence and Gitlab.\nUnderstanding networking and PCIe standards.\nComfortable working with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.\nAbility to adapt well to change, as the working environment has evolving requirements and dynamic schedules.\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00\nAt Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.\nThe salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.\nBenefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. 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