Principal FPGA Engineer

The Principal FPGA Engineer serves as a technical leader on the Owl Advanced Development Hardware team. This individual is responsible for FPGA architecture, system integration, and advanced hardware development initiatives for cybersecurity and embedded technology platforms. This role leads complex engineering efforts, drives innovation, mentors engineering teams, and contributes to long-term product and technology strategy.

Responsibilities

Lead FPGA architecture and system design initiatives; Drive advanced FPGA and embedded hardware development; Develop advanced FPGA packet handling mechanisms. This may include designs for high speed application or significant data modification; Provide technical leadership for simulation and verification efforts; Provide technical mentorship across engineering teams; Support long-term product and technology strategy, including roadmap and test; Lead troubleshooting and performance optimization efforts; Collaborate with leadership on technical planning; Participate / lead AGILE Scrum activities

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience; 15+ years of FPGA and embedded systems experience; Extensive FPGA architecture and packet processing expertise; Strong leadership and mentoring abilities; Experience leading large-scale technical initiatives; Expert knowledge SystemVerilog; Experience with advanced FPGA verification methodologies; Expertise in simulation (Xcellium) and familiarity with linting programs (DVT); Strong understanding of AXI, HSS, Ethernet protocols; Strong understanding of embedded systems; Strong leadership and troubleshooting skills; Candidates must be able to obtain/maintain a US Government security clearance

Nice to have

Experience in Xilinx/AMD Versal and Ultrascale+ devices

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions; paid time off (to include flexible vacation and personal time, paid sick leave and designated paid company holidays); company-paid life insurance; company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance; voluntary benefits and wellness programs; annual bonus program