{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8a9356da0afc74cbb5672fca","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8a9356da0afc74cbb5672fca","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8a9356da0afc74cbb5672fca","title":"Lead, Electrical Engineer - Firmware (Field-ProgrammableGate Array)","description":"L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and\ndeveloping high-performing talent who are passionate about what\nthey do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our\ncustomers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris\nprovides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower\nemployees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture\nis an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities,\nand commitment to excellence in everything we\ndo.L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense\ntech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our\nemployees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the\nspace, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national\nsecurity.Job Title: Lead, Electrical Engineer\n- Firmware (Field-Programmable Gate\nArray)Job Code:\n33580Job Location: San Diego,\nCAJob Schedule: 9/80 (Every other\nFriday off!) Job\nDescription:\n As a Senior Specialist FPGA Engineer,\nyou will play a critical role in the design, development, and\nimplementation of high-performance Field-Programmable Gate Arrays\n(FPGAs) for cutting-edge communications applications. Leveraging\nyour extensive expertise in digital design for RF and FPGA\ndevelopment, you will lead complex projects, guiding the design\nprocess from initial concept through to final deployment. Your\nresponsibilities will include defining architecture, developing\nVHDL/Verilog code, optimizing FPGA designs for performance and\nresource utilization, and conducting thorough testing and\nvalidation. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional\nteams, including hardware, software, and systems engineering to\nensure seamless integration of FPGA solutions into larger system\narchitectures. Your role will also involve troubleshooting and\nresolving design issues, performing code reviews, and optimizing\nexisting FPGA designs for enhanced performance and reliability. As\na technical leader and mentor, you will provide guidance and\nsupport to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous\nlearning and innovation. Key to your success will be your\nproficiency with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado,\nAltera Quartus, and ModelSim, as well as your ability to stay\nup-to-date with the latest advancements in FPGA technology and\nindustry trends. Your strong analytical skills, attention to\ndetail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously will\nenable you to deliver high-quality FPGA solutions that meet\nstringent performance, reliability, and cost requirements. You will\nalso ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and\nparticipate in design reviews and technical discussions,\ncontributing to the overall success of engineering projects. This\nposition may require travel up to 10% of the time, enabling\nengagement directly with stakeholders and support various project\nneeds on-site. Essential\nFunctions:  •    Support proposal\nefforts in the estimation and planning of end-to-end FPGA\ndevelopment.•    Decompose and allocate system and\nbox-level requirements to FPGA requirements and\nspecifications.•    Collaborate with RF engineers to\nintegrate FPGA designs with RF front-end components and ensure\nseamless system performance.•    Develop and optimize\nFPGA designs for RF communication systems, including filtering,\nmixing, signal conversion, and error correction\ncoding.•    Design, implement, and verify FPGA-based\ndigital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for modulation and\ndemodulation.•    Assist in architecting solutions against\nrequirements and implement those solutions in various FPGA\ntechnologies or platforms.•    Follow, enforce, and\nrefine consistent firmware development processes across FPGA\ndesigns, including peer reviews.•    Synthesize designs to\ntargeted technologies and perform constraint driven place and route\nand analysis.•    Generate design review and deliverable\ndocumentation including review packages, block diagrams, interface\ncontrol documents, and test\nplans/procedures.•    Ensure FPGA simulations verify\nperformance, then integrate and test the FPGA on the circuit card\nassemblyQualifications: •    Active Secret Security\nClearance or ability to obtain once\nhired.•    Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of\nprior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years\nof prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13\nyears of prior related experience.•    9 years of experience\nwith VHDL, the FPGA design process, the tools used to generate the\nFPGA designs, and high-speed digital design and timing\nanalysis.•    9 years of experience with FPGA\ndevelopment tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus, or\nsimilar.•    5 years of experience with RF\nprinciples, including filtering, mixing, and signal\nconversion.•    5 years of experience with digital\nsignal processing (DSP) algorithms and their implementation on\nFPGAs.•    Experience with debugging tools\nincluding oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal\ngenerators•    Experience with system-level simulation\ntools such as\nMATLAB/Simulink.Preferred Additional\nSkills: •    Experience with\nembedded systems and microcontroller\ninterfacing•    Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms\nand the ability to implement algorithms in targeted FPGA\ndevices•    Designing for space\nenvironments•    Experience with 1553B, SpaceWire, I2C,\nSPI interfaces•    An active Top Secret or TS/SCI\nclearance•    Exceptional communication skills with\nability to clearly document and present designs and\nimplementations In compliance with pay transparency\nrequirements, the salary range for this role in California is\n$125,000 – $232,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or\nsalary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including\nbut not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris\nalso offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability\ninsurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education\nassistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid\nholidays. The specific programs and options available to an\nemployee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the\napplicability of collective bargaining\nagreements. LI-TP1L3Harris\nTechnologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris\nis committed to treating all employees and applicants for\nemployment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace\nthat is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be\nconsidered for employment without regard to race, color, religion,\nage, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including\npregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical\nconditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual\norientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic\ninformation, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in\nany other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris\nmaintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment\nsubstance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by\nlaw.Please be aware many of our positions\nrequire the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security\nclearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition,\napplicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be\nsubject to government security investigation(s) and must meet\neligibility requirements for access to classified information.\nBy submitting your resume for this position, you\nunderstand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your\nresume, as well as any other related personal information or\ndocumentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated\ncompanies for the purpose of considering you for other available\npositions.L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify\nEmployer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your\nRight To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.","company":"L3Harris Technologies","rawCompany":"l3harris technologies","city":"San Diego","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-16T04:11:11.551Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead, Electrical Engineer - Firmware (Field-ProgrammableGate Array)","description":"L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and\ndeveloping high-performing talent who are passionate about what\nthey do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our\ncustomers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris\nprovides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower\nemployees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture\nis an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities,\nand commitment to excellence in everything we\ndo.L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense\ntech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our\nemployees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the\nspace, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national\nsecurity.Job Title: Lead, Electrical Engineer\n- Firmware (Field-Programmable Gate\nArray)Job Code:\n33580Job Location: San Diego,\nCAJob Schedule: 9/80 (Every other\nFriday off!) Job\nDescription:\n As a Senior Specialist FPGA Engineer,\nyou will play a critical role in the design, development, and\nimplementation of high-performance Field-Programmable Gate Arrays\n(FPGAs) for cutting-edge communications applications. Leveraging\nyour extensive expertise in digital design for RF and FPGA\ndevelopment, you will lead complex projects, guiding the design\nprocess from initial concept through to final deployment. Your\nresponsibilities will include defining architecture, developing\nVHDL/Verilog code, optimizing FPGA designs for performance and\nresource utilization, and conducting thorough testing and\nvalidation. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional\nteams, including hardware, software, and systems engineering to\nensure seamless integration of FPGA solutions into larger system\narchitectures. Your role will also involve troubleshooting and\nresolving design issues, performing code reviews, and optimizing\nexisting FPGA designs for enhanced performance and reliability. As\na technical leader and mentor, you will provide guidance and\nsupport to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous\nlearning and innovation. Key to your success will be your\nproficiency with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado,\nAltera Quartus, and ModelSim, as well as your ability to stay\nup-to-date with the latest advancements in FPGA technology and\nindustry trends. Your strong analytical skills, attention to\ndetail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously will\nenable you to deliver high-quality FPGA solutions that meet\nstringent performance, reliability, and cost requirements. You will\nalso ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and\nparticipate in design reviews and technical discussions,\ncontributing to the overall success of engineering projects. This\nposition may require travel up to 10% of the time, enabling\nengagement directly with stakeholders and support various project\nneeds on-site. Essential\nFunctions:  •    Support proposal\nefforts in the estimation and planning of end-to-end FPGA\ndevelopment.•    Decompose and allocate system and\nbox-level requirements to FPGA requirements and\nspecifications.•    Collaborate with RF engineers to\nintegrate FPGA designs with RF front-end components and ensure\nseamless system performance.•    Develop and optimize\nFPGA designs for RF communication systems, including filtering,\nmixing, signal conversion, and error correction\ncoding.•    Design, implement, and verify FPGA-based\ndigital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for modulation and\ndemodulation.•    Assist in architecting solutions against\nrequirements and implement those solutions in various FPGA\ntechnologies or platforms.•    Follow, enforce, and\nrefine consistent firmware development processes across FPGA\ndesigns, including peer reviews.•    Synthesize designs to\ntargeted technologies and perform constraint driven place and route\nand analysis.•    Generate design review and deliverable\ndocumentation including review packages, block diagrams, interface\ncontrol documents, and test\nplans/procedures.•    Ensure FPGA simulations verify\nperformance, then integrate and test the FPGA on the circuit card\nassemblyQualifications: •    Active Secret Security\nClearance or ability to obtain once\nhired.•    Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of\nprior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years\nof prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13\nyears of prior related experience.•    9 years of experience\nwith VHDL, the FPGA design process, the tools used to generate the\nFPGA designs, and high-speed digital design and timing\nanalysis.•    9 years of experience with FPGA\ndevelopment tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus, or\nsimilar.•    5 years of experience with RF\nprinciples, including filtering, mixing, and signal\nconversion.•    5 years of experience with digital\nsignal processing (DSP) algorithms and their implementation on\nFPGAs.•    Experience with debugging tools\nincluding oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal\ngenerators•    Experience with system-level simulation\ntools such as\nMATLAB/Simulink.Preferred Additional\nSkills: •    Experience with\nembedded systems and microcontroller\ninterfacing•    Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms\nand the ability to implement algorithms in targeted FPGA\ndevices•    Designing for space\nenvironments•    Experience with 1553B, SpaceWire, I2C,\nSPI interfaces•    An active Top Secret or TS/SCI\nclearance•    Exceptional communication skills with\nability to clearly document and present designs and\nimplementations In compliance with pay transparency\nrequirements, the salary range for this role in California is\n$125,000 – $232,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or\nsalary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including\nbut not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris\nalso offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability\ninsurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education\nassistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid\nholidays. The specific programs and options available to an\nemployee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the\napplicability of collective bargaining\nagreements. LI-TP1L3Harris\nTechnologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris\nis committed to treating all employees and applicants for\nemployment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace\nthat is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be\nconsidered for employment without regard to race, color, religion,\nage, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including\npregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical\nconditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual\norientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic\ninformation, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in\nany other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris\nmaintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment\nsubstance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by\nlaw.Please be aware many of our positions\nrequire the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security\nclearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition,\napplicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be\nsubject to government security investigation(s) and must meet\neligibility requirements for access to classified information.\nBy submitting your resume for this position, you\nunderstand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your\nresume, as well as any other related personal information or\ndocumentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated\ncompanies for the purpose of considering you for other available\npositions.L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify\nEmployer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. 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