HWIL FPGA Engineer, Staff - Grand Prairie, TX

Hwil Fpga Engineer

You will be the HWIL FPGA Engineer for the RF Sensors Product Center Hardware-in-the-Loop team. Our team is responsible for delivering cutting-edge HWIL capabilities for RF sensor systems. As the HWIL FPGA Engineer you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing radio-frequency (RF) signal modulation capabilities in FPGAs. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Define FPGA architecture to meet RF signal modulation requirements.
• Develop VHDL firmware for high-performance RF signal generation and processing.
• Create and integrate interfaces between the FPGA and ancillary HWIL hardware.
• Conduct integration, test, verification, and validation of multiple subsystems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineers to ensure compliance with system specifications.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, forward-thinking engineer who thrives in a mission-driven environment. This role offers the chance to shape advanced RF testing technology, work with a talented team, and make a tangible impact on national-defense capabilities. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options.

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Active Secret Clearance with most recent investigation in the last 5 years.
• HDL programming experience with VHDL, Verilog, and/or System Verilog.
• Experience on Hardware-Software Integration and Validation.
• Familiarity with FPGA toolsets (Vivado, Libero, and/or Quartus strongly preferred).
• Experience with electronics design and troubleshooting activities.
• Experience with C/C++ programming.
• Experience Integrating HW and SW.

Desired Skills:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Experience with management of Configuration Control.
• Experience with Vivado FPGA toolset.
• Experience with troubleshooting and debugging skills with board-level testing and FPGA validation.
• Experience in ASIC / FPGA life cycle (architecture, design, simulation, verification, validation, integration & test).
• Expert programming Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) or Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLD).
• Comfortable using digital oscilloscopes, power meters, and other test equipment.
• Experience working with HWIL systems.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know:

• Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match.
• Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
• Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: Missiles and Fire Control

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Electrical Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First