FPGA Engineer

FPGA Engineer

The Opportunity:

We need you, an electrical engineer, with an understanding of embedded system design, FPGA fabrics, and RF protocols to help us design and develop techniques for future Warfighters.

On our team, you will be part of a mission-oriented engineering group challenged to design and implement embedded architectures to address emerging cyber and electronic warfare threats. We’ll look to you to set the technical design and own the implementation of components as well as to integrate and directly provide fielding support. This is a chance to use your experience-based knowledge of embedded systems development and testing to directly impact the security of the Warfighter and our Nation.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience in the electrical or computer engineering field, including development with Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)
• Experience with performing VHDL or Verilog development
• Ability to identify and develop innovative solutions to challenging technical problems in the absence of specific requirements
• Ability to work in small teams and with minimal supervision
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with developing for software-defined radios (SDRs)
• Experience with developing integrated solutions that leverage both the embedded processor and FPGA fabric of Xilinx SoC and RFSoC devices
• Experience with digital RF sampling, modulations, error correction, or compression
• Experience with C, C++, or Rust development
• Experience with offensive cyber tool development
• Experience with developing technical documentation and reports
• Experience with writing and executing test plans and procedures
• Knowledge of Linux distributions, including RedHat and Rocky Linux
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering preferred; Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering a plus

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
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• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.