Senior FPGA Engineer

Overview

In this role you will design and optimise FPGA-based SDR and RF systems within a cross-functional team at Lockheed Martin. You’ll use VHDL/Verilog and the OpenCPI framework to deliver mission-critical software-defined radio solutions for defence and cyber programmes. You’ll work across design, testing, and integration, applying modern tooling and agile practices to drive robust, high-performance systems. This is a chance to contribute to cutting-edge RF technology in a demanding, impactful environment.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible work schedules
• hybrid work options
• comprehensive benefits package
• continuous professional development
• opportunity to work on mission-critical projects

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate DSP and SDR functions in VHDL as part of an OpenCPI application
• Design and integrate RF communication systems within a cross-functional team
• Engage in test-driven development, create test harnesses and simulations for verification
• Optimize OpenCPI-based systems for performance and reliability across hardware platforms
• Apply AI/ML tooling and hybrid cloud approaches to deliver innovative results
• Collaborate with peers, Delivery Managers and Technical Leads to ensure timely, fit-for-purpose solutions

Key requirements

• Experience using VHDL (or Verilog) for embedded applications
• Experience with RF communications and SDR technologies & architectures
• Knowledge of digital signal processing and embedded system design
• Competence in VHDL (or Verilog) for embedded contexts
• Security clearance eligibility for eDV (Enhanced Developed Vetting)

• Collaboration
• Strong communication
• Agile mindset
• VHDL (or Verilog) for embedded systems
• RF communications and software-defined radio technologies
• Digital signal processing and payload development

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