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Senior FPGA Engineer (Onsite)

Curtiss-Wright is seeking an experienced Senior FPGA Engineer to join our engineering team in Ashburn, VA. In this senior, hands-on role, you will lead the design and development of FPGA-based solutions for DoD and other stakeholder secure products. The products include VITA standards based VPX modules and custom form-factor boards for DoD sub-systems and systems. You will also mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across projects.

You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and customers, contributing to concept development, FPGA architecture, HDL coding, simulation, prototyping, and product release. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to drive complex projects to completion.

**Location:** _Ashburn, VA – Onsite_

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off **I** 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing **I** Health and Wellness Benefits **I** Learning and Development Opportunities **I** Referral Program **I** Competitive Pay **I** Recognition **I** Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) **I** Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/) *

**Salary Information** : $ 108,900.00 - 150,000.00 plus bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Virginia. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer

Your Challenge:

+ Work collaboratively with an Integrated Product Team (IPT) comprised of Program Manager(s), Chief Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer, and several hardware (electrical), FPGA, software, test, component, and manufacturing engineers to bring products from concept through production release. Also support sustaining engineering efforts as needed.

+ As needed, participate in project planning, scheduling, and resource estimation, ensuring timely delivery of designs.

+ As needed, lead FPGA design projects, providing architecture, implementation, and validation guidance.

+ Develop detailed FPGA architectures and specifications for IP blocks.

+ Drive FPGA development from concept through coding, simulation, synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation.

+ Perform digital logic design and implement HDL using current FPGA technologies.

+ Verify and validate HDL designs through simulation and hardware testing.

+ Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior FPGA engineers.

+ Oversee circuit card development, prototype build, testing, and debugging activities.

+ Contribute to new product development through environmental testing and transition into production.

What You Bring:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.

+ 7+ years of FPGA hardware development experience, including high-speed, mixed-signal, or embedded applications at 100/400 Gz data rates.

+ Strong understanding of FPGA design flow, including RTL design (System Verilog, Verilog, or VHDL), simulation, synthesis, and timing closure.

+ Proven problem-solving and debugging skills, with hands-on experience using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.).

+ Experience leading projects or mentoring team members is preferred.

+ US Citizenship is mandatory; Active security clearance is preferred.

_Experience/familiarity in the following is an asset:_

+ Simulation test benches using Model Sim or Questa

+ Xilinx ISE/Vivado tools

+ Xilinx 7-Series, Zynq MPSoC, Versal Adaptive SoC, UltraScale+ Embedded processor design and C software development

+ Vivado IP Integrator or other IP integration tools

+ FPGA platforms from AMD (Xilinx), Microchip, or Intel (Altera)

+ Microchip Libero SoC or Intel Quartus

+ Board bring-up and debug (e.g., ChipScope or integrated logic analyzers)

+ High-speed digital design and signal integrity concepts

+ Requirements capture, analysis, and tracking

+ High-speed serial interfaces and related IP

+ TCL or other automation scripting

+ FPGA resource and power estimation tools

Who We Are:

Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Our solutions address air (https://www.curtisswrightds.com/capabilities/domains/air) , ground (https://www.curtisswrightds.com/capabilities/domains/land) , and naval (https://www.curtisswrightds.com/capabilities/domains/sea) defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technology (https://www.curtisswrightds.com/capabilities/technologies) , enhanced safety (https://www.curtisswrightds.com/capabilities/technologies/safety) , security (https://www.curtisswrightds.com/capabilities/technologies/security) , and performance. As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and communication systems (https://www.curtisswrightds.com/products/networking-communications) , we are uniquely positioned to benefit from the DoD's commitment to maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. ([email protected])

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition ([email protected]) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

**Opportunity:** As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

**Challenging Work:** The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

**Collaborative Environment:** The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.