The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. · Cambridge, MA

FPGA Design Engineer at The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. — Cambridge, MA

Full-timeCambridge, MA$75,000–$220,000/yearPosted 2026-07-08Apply on Workday
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Overview:

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking a talented FPGA engineer to join the digital design team at Draper. The successful candidate will contribute to FPGA development with an emphasis on architecture, design, simulation, and test/support. Candidate must have experience using high level design and simulation tools and be familiar with process flows supporting design and simulation for digital FPGA efforts. Applicant should also be familiar with embedded software development for FPGA SoCs.

The ideal candidate will be capable of working independently as well as working and communicating effectively with team members from multiple engineering, program, and customer groups. As a principal member, you will have leadership opportunities and mentoring responsibilities.

Preference will be given to candidates with an understanding of hardware security, signal or image processing, filter design and algorithm implementation in hardware. Direct experience with embedded FPGA design is required.

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Translate project and system requirements into well-defined hardware architectures working with cross-functional teams.
  • Design and/or complete instruments including microprocessors, power, and analog components.
  • Innovatively solve issues, drive completion of the project to schedule, and collaboratively work with other technical contributors.
  • Build and test prototypes, debug, and prepare documentation for manufacturing, and support.
  • Research and enable innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs.
  • Engage other engineers and partners to develop reliable, cost effective and solutions for products.
  • Collaborate and communicate with management, internal, and development partners regarding design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
  • Independently executes assignments with minimal oversight.
  • Able to apply technical knowledge to solve problems.
  • Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance.
  • Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicate them to project leadership.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

  • Proficiency in electronic design, microprocessor or embedded computing.
  • Understanding of design and general computer architecture.
  • Ability to write detailed design specifications.
  • Computer programming and coding abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent mathematical skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related field. Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

3-5 years experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related.

Additional Job Description:

  • Fluent in Verilog or VHDL
  • Significant experience in FPGA Design / Development
  • Familiarity with Xilinx Vivado and/or Microsemi Libero
  • Digital simulation using Modelsim/Questa
  • Significant experience with design closure including timing, power, and area for SWaP constrained designs
  • Experience with high speed interfaces like SERDES, PCIe, DDR2/3/4, LVDS
  • Experience implementing digital signal processing algorithms
  • Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with scripting languages
  • Excellent communication and teaming skills
  • Self-starter and a good team player
  • Ability to mentor and willingness to be mentored
  • Experience with Matlab/Simulink
  • UVM skills (Test and/or Test Bench Development)
  • Experience in hardware design and hands-on lab debug
  • Experience working with FPGA design verification teams
  • Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

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