Principal FPGA Engineer

Owl Cyber Defense

$138K — $165K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • 15+ years of FPGA and embedded systems experience.
  • Extensive FPGA architecture and packet processing expertise.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
  • Expert knowledge of SystemVerilog.
  • Experience with advanced FPGA verification methodologies.
  • Familiarity with Xilinx/AMD Versal and Ultrascale+ devices preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead FPGA architecture and system design initiatives.
  • Drive advanced FPGA and embedded hardware development.
  • Develop advanced FPGA packet handling mechanisms for high speed applications.
  • Provide technical leadership for simulation and verification efforts.
  • Mentor engineering teams and support long-term technology strategy.
  • Lead troubleshooting and performance optimization efforts.
  • Participate in AGILE Scrum activities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance.
  • Variety of voluntary benefits and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Job Title:Principal FPGA Engineer Department: Product Development Reports to: Director of Hardware Engineering Office: Danbury, CT Work Location: Remote (for those in Eastern or Central time zones)
Job Summary:

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.

Essential Duties and 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/Qualifications:
  • Education
    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • Experience
    • 15+ years of FPGA and embedded systems experience.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
    • 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)
    • Experience in Xilinx/AMD Versal and Ultrascale+ devices a plus
    • Strong understanding of AXI, HSS, Ethernet protocols
    • Strong understanding of embedded systems.
    • Strong leadership and troubleshooting skills.
  • Additional Competencies/Requirements
    • Candidates must be able to obtain/maintain a US Government security clearance


Benefits:
Owl offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and wellbeing of our employees and their families. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, generous paid time off, company-paid life insurance, and company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance. Employees may also choose from a variety of voluntary benefits and wellness programs. Specific benefit plan details, employee contribution rates, eligibility requirements, and other program information will be shared during the hiring process.

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