FPGA Design Engineer Sr. Staff

FPGA Design Engineer Sr. Staff

You will be the FPGA Design Engineer for the FPGA & Digital Design team at Lockheed Martin's Chelmsford, MA campus. Our team is responsible for creating cutting edge digital and FPGA solutions that power multi function missile and fire control modules, wireless datalink communications, and high performance microwave systems.

What You Will Be Doing As the FPGA Design Engineer you will help turn challenging concepts into reliable hardware and firmware that meet strict size, weight, power, and security requirements. You will collaborate with FPGA specialists, microwave experts, and cross functional groups to deliver end to end digital solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, coding, and verifying complex FPGA architectures that embed DSP, encryption, networking, and microwave circuit control.
• Developing RTL logic, register transfer level (RTL) code, and supporting circuitry for multi function modules.
• Creating and maintaining firmware and design requirement documents that define system architecture and performance targets.
• Performing hardware and firmware debugging in the lab using state of the art test equipment and oscilloscopes.
• Leveraging the latest FPGA families with embedded ARM processors to meet SW HW integration goals.
• Conducting peer reviews of firmware code and digital designs to ensure quality, standards compliance, and traceability.
• Selecting devices, evaluating part availability, and managing component obsolescence to keep designs manufacturable and affordable.
• Working closely with test, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering teams to validate designs through prototypes, SIL/ HIL testing, and production hand offs.
• Supporting wireless datalink communication system development for missile and fire control applications.
• Contributing to continuous learning initiatives, sharing knowledge, and mentoring junior engineers in best practices.

Why Join Us We are seeking a collaborative, innovative engineer who thrives on solving tough technical problems and enjoys working in a diverse, high performing environment. The ideal candidate brings strong FPGA and digital design expertise, hands on lab experience, and a passion for translating architecture into flight worthy hardware. You will have direct access to industry leading FPGA designers, technical leads, and microwave subject matter experts, giving you the platform to influence next generation defense technologies. Lockheed Martin offers flexible work schedules, a comprehensive benefits package, relocation assistance, and a culture that champions growth mindsets and inclusive teamwork.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored Interim Secret is required to start.