FPGA Design Engineer & Design Lead

Job Description
Thank you for your interest in BAE Systems! This opening is for candidates who are interested in interviewing at our May 2025 US Controls Engineering Hiring Event. This position will be located at our Endicott, NY office. If your background and skill set match our hiring needs, we will reach out with next steps. If selected for an interview, specific opportunities based on your interests and skill set will be discussed with the hiring team.
It's about the journey! Whether it's a bus ride or flight, our electronic systems help transport millions of passengers every day. Every second a plane takes off somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical products. On the ground, our electric and hybrid solutions save more than 22 million gallons of fuel per year. Be part of our journey at BAE Systems where you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too.
At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared mission on delivering world class products to our commercial and military customers. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment and 9/80 work schedule. Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
Are you an experienced FPGA engineer with 6+ years of experience looking for the next step to grow your career? Do you want to design and test hardware that really matters and be a part of a cause greater than yourself? Then, help us protect those that protect us by developing Next Generation Electronic Systems Products and Solutions. We need your talent, motivation and vision to join our growing teams. BAE Systems has recently been awarded new programs and is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth.
Typical qualifications/duties include (for FPGA Design Engineer position):
Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience

• Motivated self-starter who has the ability to work effectively in team environment and collaborate with other Engineering disciplines and supporting functions.
• Experienced in all stages of FPGA development including requirements development, RTL design, verification, synthesis, timing analysis, lab bring up/ target verification.
• Proficient in VHDL
• Deep understanding of FPGA architecture, tools and design tradeoffs
• Ability to analyze problems and develop creative solutions to the problems identified
• Team player with a proactive attitude and schedule focused.
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs, requirements, and technical challenges

Typical qualifications/duties include (for FPGA Design Lead Engineer position):
Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience

• Motivated self-starter who has the ability to work effectively in team environment and collaborate with other Engineering disciplines and supporting functions.
• Experienced in all stages of FPGA development including requirements management, RTL design, verification, synthesis, timing analysis, lab bring up/validation
• Deep understanding of FPGA architecture, tools and design tradeoffs
• Familiarity with Configuration Management tools
• Ability to analyze problems and develop creative solutions to the problems identified
• Ability to quickly identify, respond-to, and mitigate events that could impact schedule, cost, or performance
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs, requirements, and technical challenges
• Experience with MS Project and developing schedules and budgets
• Knowledge of earned value management techniques
• Lead/Mentor a team of FPGA designers
• Interface with customers and suppliers and internal project management

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
FPGA Design Engineer position:
Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience

• Experienced in all stages of FPGA development including requirements development, RTL design, verification, synthesis, timing analysis, lab bring up/ target verification.
• Proficient in VHDL
• Deep understanding of FPGA architecture, tools and design tradeoffs

FPGA Design Lead Engineer position:
Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience

• Experienced in all stages of FPGA development including requirements management, RTL design, verification, synthesis, timing analysis, lab bring up/validation
• Deep understanding of FPGA architecture, tools and design tradeoffs
• Familiarity with Configuration Management tools
• Experience with MS Project and developing schedules and budgets
• Knowledge of earned value management techniques
• Experience leading or mentoring a team of FPGA Design Engineers

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $105254 - $178931
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.