About the Role

Join an innovative defense technology leader as a Lead, Software Engineer - FPGA in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this cleared contractor role, you will lead the design and development of cutting-edge electronic warfare (EW) and advanced wireless digital communications systems. Leverage your FPGA expertise to solve complex challenges, collaborate with top-tier engineers, and drive impactful solutions from concept to field support. Enjoy a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, supporting work-life balance and access to Utah’s exceptional outdoor recreation.

Responsibilities

• Lead FPGA-based electronic warfare and wireless communications system design from proposal to field integration
• Architect, develop, and verify advanced DSP, modem, and signal-processing solutions in VHDL and/or Verilog
• Oversee simulation, synthesis, place-and-route, and implementation for high-speed, high-complexity FPGA projects
• Integrate and test hardware solutions, providing laboratory debug and field support
• Mentor and guide small teams of technical contributors and junior engineers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, deliver prototypes, and refine final products

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years relevant experience, or Master’s with 7+ years, or 13+ years relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Strong expertise in FPGA development (VHDL preferred), DSP, and digital communications
• Experience with simulation, synthesis, place-and-route, and FPGA verification
• Proficiency in signal detection, classification, and advanced DSP techniques
• Familiarity with industry-standard interfaces (Ethernet, SPI, UART, SDRAM, DDR3, JESD, PCIe)
• US citizenship with current DoD clearance or eligibility to obtain one

Preferred Skills

• Graduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or electrical engineering
• Proven team leadership in technical engineering environments
• EW signal processing (ES/EA), machine learning, FEC, modem algorithm implementation
• Hands-on lab debug with advanced measurement equipment (signal generators, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
• Experience with ModelSim, Synplify, AMD Xilinx Vivado/ISE, Intel Quartus, HLS, high-speed serial interfaces
• Familiarity with Git, C/C++/C#, MATLAB, Simulink

Benefits

• 9/80 flexible schedule with every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative, innovative team culture
• Access to year-round outdoor recreation and vibrant local culture in Salt Lake City
• Commitment to work-life balance

How to Apply

Ready to advance your career in FPGA and electronic warfare innovation? Submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and clearance status. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.