Lead Firmware Engineer

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System Development Division (SDD) is focused on delivering National Defense capabilities by driving mission-focused strategies to develop advanced technology systems enabling enduring products and solutions focused on achieving the customer vision. Our programs deliver sustainable, reliable, and cost-efficient capabilities focused on end-customer needs that function in operationally relevant environments and timeframes. SDD considers the entire lifecycle of the solution, from conceptualization and architecting, through development to deployment, while leveraging novel technologies to deliver first-of-a-kind systems.
SDD is seeking a Firmware Engineer to implement complex system algorithms and interfaces in FPGAs for Radar and EW systems. Applicable projects span all levels of maturity from initial concept generation through design, prototype, development, test, and transition to production. In this role, you will implement, test, and verify designs through simulation and lab test. These FPGA designs could include signal processing across very wide bands, high data rate interfaces, serial interfaces, and complex control logic.
Additionally, you will support the effort to evaluate current and future system capabilities, identify improved applications and techniques, and ultimately recommend solutions. This position requires skills in working with multidisciplinary teams, supporting development and test activities, as well as technical proficiency in relevant technologies. Strong interpersonal, communication, and technical skills are also required. Applicants are expected to be self-motivated, detail oriented and have a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and individual contributors on the program team through strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Mapping system-level requirements and objectives to FPGA specifications
• Validating designs with simulation and verification techniques before hardware integration
• Participating in FPGA development process improvement
• Supporting full life cycle of development and integration of FPGA firmware into hardware systems
• Creating and maintaining design documentation and test plans
• Delivering technical briefings to a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinating with program managers and technical leads to manage task schedules and budgets
• Providing mentorship to more junior engineers to accelerate their technical and professional development
• Building and maintaining high-performing and empowered technical teams