**Job Description** We are seeking a Principal FPGA Design Engineer to join our FAST Labs team. Our engineers create and develop advanced technology capabilities in the areas of advanced electronics, autonomy, cyber, electronic warfare, and sensors and processing in a fast-paced research and development (R&D) environment. The Role: In this role, you will have opportunities to work as an FPGA Designer on a cross functional team made up of Scientists, Systems/Software/Hardware Engineers, and Program Management under the guidance of a Chief Engineer on research programs. In this role you will: Translate Requirements into Hardware Description Language (HDL) designs Perform trade studies, define architecture, and provide utilization estimates Evaluate FPGA performance using simulation tools Resolve code synthesis issues Create design documentation Mentor and share your knowledge with junior FPGA engineers. Support Systems and Software Engineers on Integration of FPGA Designs in a laboratory environment **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** 6 years of FPGA Design / Development experience with Bachelor's Degree (less with advanced degree) Expertise in VHDL (preferred) or Verilog HDL coding Experience with FPGA design tools including such as AMD Xilinx Vivado/Vitis, Intel Questa Prime, and Siemens Questa Current Secret Security Clearance, or eligible to obtain one **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** Experience with ADC/DAC, JESD, PCIe, Ethernet interfaces on Xilinx FPGAs using VHDL Experience with creating FPGA designs based on Matlab/Simulink models Ability to use the Vitis SoC tool chain Current Top Secret Security Clearance, or eligible to obtain one **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $112420 - $191070 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. **FAST Labs - Principal FPGA Digital Designer (Hybrid)** **105331BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression