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Principal FPGA Digital Engineer - 3
This role involves designing and validating sophisticated FPGA implementations for electro-optics applications in a fast-paced aerospace environment. As a principal engineer, you'll partner with senior FPGA engineers, hardware specialists, algorithms experts, and software developers to solve complex integration challenges. Your responsibilities span from HDL module development and timing closure to configuration management of multiple FPGA builds and comprehensive documentation. This position is ideal for experienced FPGA engineers who thrive in collaborative settings, have deep expertise with AMD Xilinx tools, and are passionate about contributing to mission-critical defense systems. The role requires a Secret-level security clearance and involves occasional travel.
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Listed July 29, 2026 · Verify details with the employer before applying.
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