Senior FPGA Engineer II (T04)

 V2X is seeking an accomplished Senior FPGA Engineer II (T04) to join our Embedded Solutions team within the Software Department. Embedded Solutions is a core, cross-disciplinary function specializing in the design, integration, and optimization of high-performance embedded systems. The function includes advanced FPGA /SoC, firmware, and digital hardware development, supporting a broad range of defense and aerospace portfolios.

This is a technical leadership role focused on architecture, implementation, and integration of advanced FPGA/SoC solutions for real-time embedded applications. The current priority is high-assurance, high-bandwidth mission systems using leading-edge platforms such as Microchip PolarFire SoC or Xilinx UltraScale+ MPSoC. The ideal candidate will drive innovation in digital processing, video encode/decode, and network interfaces within collaborative cross-functional teams in a functionally matrixed engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, implementation, and verification of advanced FPGA and SoC-based solutions using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog for embedded and mission-critical applications

• Integrate FPGAs and SoCs with embedded microprocessors, high-speed memory, and advanced digital interfaces including SPI, I²C, UART, PCIe, DDR, LVDS, and Ethernet

• Implement and optimize video processing blocks, IP cores, or encode/decode solutions such as H.265 for embedded video streaming or sensor applications

• Lead development and debugging of hardware-level Ethernet and other high-speed networking interfaces

• Oversee simulation, synthesis, timing closure, and hardware validation using industry-standard EDA tools like Vivado, Quartus, ModelSim, and Synplify

• Take technical ownership of hardware bring-up, system integration, board-level validation, and troubleshooting in lab environments

• Collaborate closely with electrical, software, systems, and test engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle, from requirements through test and support

• Mentor and coach engineers at all levels, supporting technical reviews and driving adoption of best practices in FPGA, SoC, and digital product development

• Prepare clear technical documentation, integration guides, and verification plans to support traceability, compliance, and project execution

• Support technical estimation, proposal development, and strategy for new embedded/digital initiatives

• Ensure all engineering practices meet V2X standards for quality, security, safety, and compliance (e.g., DO-254, MIL-STD-882E, or related requirements)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field (Master’s preferred)

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in FPGA or SoC design and digital hardware for embedded or real-time systems, including system-level integration roles

• Extensive experience with VHDL or Verilog as well as EDA toolchains for simulation, implementation, and verification (such as Vivado, Quartus, ModelSim)

• Proven technical leadership in hardware/software system integration, including guiding complex project execution and mentoring other engineers

• Strong experience implementing and debugging high-speed digital interfaces, memory controllers, and communications protocols including SPI, I²C, UART, PCIe, DDR, and Ethernet

• Demonstrated ability to conduct lab-based validation, bring-up, testing, and troubleshooting

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to lead and collaborate within multidisciplinary Agile teams

• U.S. citizenship required

Security Clearance and Other Requirements

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance may be necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading digital hardware or FPGA development in safety-critical, aerospace, or defense environments such as DO-254, MIL-STD-882E, or ARP4754

• Background integrating C/C++ firmware or embedded software with hardware and experience with requirements traceability and configuration management tools

• Advanced skills in hardware-level video or image processing, including experience with H.265/HEVC or other embed video codec IP

• Experience developing and integrating high-speed networking solutions, particularly SoC-based Ethernet implementations

• Practical experience running tech