Firmware/FPGA Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and prototype innovative multi-domain system architectures and custom R&D hardware
• Develop real-time control system architectures to affect the performance of physical systems
• Implement sophisticated detection, classification, localization, and tracking (DCLT) algorithms
• Support the development and testing of experimental testbeds for real-time sensor processing, quantum information, and integrated photonic systems
• Conduct operational analysis and evaluate real-time systems in realistic mission scenarios

Requirements

• STEM degree and minimum 2 years of relevant experience (or an Advanced Degree, or 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree)
• Professional experience in FPGA development processes including RTL design, verification, timing analysis, board bring up, and validation
• Strong understanding of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) fundamentals and FPGA implementation
• Experience with high-speed interfaces such as Ethernet, serial point-to-point (sFPDP, SPI), and high-speed memory (HBM2, DDR)
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as bash or Tcl
• U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SoC boards running bare metal code or embedded Linux (e.g., Petalinux)
• Experience with RFSoC boards and high-speed analog signal generation/digitization
• Familiarity with building Linux drivers for FPGA peripherals
• Experience with high-level synthesis tools, including BlueSpec System Verilog
• Software development experience in C/C++ and Python

Benefits

• Robust total rewards package including healthcare, wellness, and retirement plans
• Parental leave and flexible work schedules
• Career development, recognition programs, and educational assistance
• Relocation assistance available

About the Company

RTX is an aerospace and defense company providing advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. Through BBN Technologies, we invent new science by applying radical cross-disciplinary techniques to prototype systems and prove concept viability in challenging operational environments.