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Sr FPGA Firmware Developer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc Canonsburg, PA

Canonsburg, PA

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$115k - $120k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Senior Embedded Software

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Job Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior FPGA Firmware Developer for the Torpedo Systems Group. This on-site role in Canonsburg, PA focuses on architecting, designing, developing, integrating, testing, and supporting custom FPGA firmware for a torpedo SONAR array and related electronic assemblies, with end-to-end ownership across the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, design, and document FPGA firmware hierarchies, components, interfaces, and data flows.
Develop, simulate, and test firmware components in preparation for integration into target systems.
Define FPGA timing, pinout, and placement constraints; review synthesis and timing reports and address resulting issues.
Integrate and test firmware on target hardware using FPGA tools and laboratory equipment.
Document failures, identify root causes, implement fixes, and maintain configuration management documentation.
Deliver complex FPGA firmware solutions within a collaborative, cross-functional engineering team.
Perform hands-on integration and debug of firmware on target hardware using industry-leading FPGA tooling and lab resources.
Maintain end-to-end ownership of firmware components, covering detailed design through root cause analysis and configuration management.
Coordinate with design, systems, and electrical engineering teams to support schematic updates and hardware rework.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree plus 6 months of relevant experience.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire; selected applicants will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within company facilities.
Experience implementing FPGA firmware, including custom VHDL components with state machines, synchronous/asynchronous logic, processes, and external interfaces.
Understanding of underlying FPGA fabric and experience working across cross-clock boundaries.
Familiarity with Xilinx (AMD) and/or Altera (Intel) compiler, programming, and debug tools.
Experience reviewing schematics, parts lists, and rework documentation.
Methodical, independent problem-solving and research skills.
Familiarity with floor planning and timing optimizations.
Working knowledge of standard network protocols such as IPv4, UDP, and TCP/IP.
Experience implementing custom digital signal processing filters.

Technologies

VHDL
Xilinx (AMD) compiler
Xilinx (AMD) programming tools
Xilinx (AMD) debug tools
Altera (Intel) compiler
Altera (Intel) programming tools
Altera (Intel) debug tools
IPv4
UDP
TCP/IP

Work Location and Schedule

Workplace: ON-SITE in Canonsburg, PA.
Hybrid option: A hybrid schedule may be available, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week on-site.

Compensation

Annual salary range: USD 115,000 - 120,000.

Benefits

401k matching
Flex time off
Paid parental leave
Healthcare benefits
Health and wellness programs
Employee resource and social groups
Every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)

Security Clearance Requirements

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within company facilities.

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