Senior Advanced FPGA Firmware Developer

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Canonsburg, PA
Salary: $150,000–$160,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Senior Advanced FPGA Firmware Developer

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The Sr Advanced FPGA Firmware Developer joins the Torpedo Systems Group to develop, integrate, test, and support custom FPGA firmware. Working within this specialized team, the individual will architect, design, and document firmware hierarchies, components, and data flows. Daily responsibilities include developing and simulating firmware components, defining timing and placement constraints, and performing hardware integration using laboratory equipment. The role requires implementing custom VHDL components featuring state machines, synchronous/asynchronous logic, and external interfaces while managing cross-clock boundaries. Candidates must utilize Xilinx (AMD) and Altera (Intel) compiler, programming, and debug tools. Key competencies include reviewing schematics, identifying root causes for failures, and maintaining configuration management. This position solves technical challenges in designing and delivering torpedo SONAR arrays and electronic assemblies for naval applications.

Skills

FPGA VHDL Xilinx AMD Altera Intel Synthesis Cross-Clock Domain Design State Machines Configuration Management Signal Processing Hardware Integration Electronic Warfare

What you'll do

Architect, design, and document FPGA firmware hierarchies, components, interfaces, and data flows.
Develop, simulate, and test firmware components in preparation for hardware integration.
Define FPGA timing, pinout, and placement constraints while reviewing synthesis and timing reports.
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.
Review schematics, parts lists, and rework documentation to support firmware design.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

What we're looking for

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field, plus 8 years of relevant experience.
Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.
Experience implementing FPGA firmware including custom VHDL components, state machines, and external interfaces.
Understanding of 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.

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