Hardware Engineer

Alright, let's talk about this role. We need someone who can take a complex FPGA design from a blank page to a working piece of hardware in a sensor system. It's the kind of work where you own the entire process.

What You'll Be Doing

The core of this job is full life cycle development for high density FPGAs used in critical sensor systems. You're not just writing code; you're architecting the solution, implementing it, and getting it to work on real hardware.

• Architect, design, code, test, and integrate complete FPGA level designs.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate designs for Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear, and Space sensor applications.
• Work with a multi discipline team to design DSP applications for modern SoCs like Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+ and Versal.
• Synthesize, place and route designs to meet timing requirements on Virtex/Kintex7, PolarFire, and Versal FPGAs.
• Implement common IP blocks and protocols; think PCIe Gen4, 40GBE Ethernet, DDR3/4 memory interfaces.
• Troubleshoot failed equipment and support root cause analysis when things don't go as planned.
• Mentor more junior engineers on the team as needed.

The Specifics We Need

This isn't an entry level position. We need someone who's been in the trenches with this technology and can run with minimal oversight. Here are the non negotiables.

• A Bachelor's degree plus 12 years of relevant experience. A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering counts for 10 years of that experience.
• A proven track record of owning the entire FPGA development process: architecture through hardware integration.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. This is mandatory from day one.
• Current hands on experience with HDL design (VHDL/SystemVerilog), simulation, and testing is required.
• Fluency with Vivado for implementation and Modelsim or Riviera for simulation is essential.
• You need to be proficient at creating self checking testbenches for verification.
• The ability to achieve high speed timing closure on Xilinx FPGAs is a core skill we're looking for.

A Few More Details

The environment here is technical and collaborative. You'll be expected to manage your own workload while coordinating with others effectively. Some travel; up to 10%; to customer sites might pop up now and then.

The Good Stuff

$146K - $264K per year. The final number depends on your specific experience level. We offer paid time off; you get federal holidays off plus personal leave days. Comprehensive health coverage including medical insurance. Dental insurance. Vision insurance. Life insurance coverage. Disability insurance options. A retirement plan with matching contributions from Leidos. Flexible schedules are possible depending on program needs. Professional development programs are available if you want to learn something new or get certified.

How To Apply & Other Notes

Location: This position is based in San Diego, CA (San Diego).

Candidates must be U.S. citizens eligible for a Top Secret clearance.

Covid Policy: Leidos does not have a vaccine mandate. However, some of our customers do require vaccination compliance for site access.

Pay Range:The pay range reflects base salary only.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only; final compensation will be determined by factors including your background, experience, skillset,and work location.