FPGA Design Engineer - Digital Electronics & Military Systems with Security Clearance

Check out this new opportunity! Senior FPGA Design Engineer Manassas, VA Pay Estimated: $62-$66.94/Hour U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance We are hiring a Senior FPGA Design Engineer in Manassas, VA, to support the development of military-grade electronics for the Common Weapon Launcher (CWL) system, a critical payload launch platform deployed across multiple U.S. Navy submarine classes. This role requires expertise in FPGA development, digital circuit design, System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures, verification and validation, embedded processing, and defense electronics, along with the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. Responsibilities: * Design and develop advanced digital electronics and FPGA-based solutions for military and defense systems. * Support the architecture, definition, design, verification, and documentation of FPGA and digital hardware designs. * Determine system architecture, simulation strategies, and detailed implementation approaches for complex electronic systems. * Define module interfaces and oversee all aspects of FPGA device design, simulation, and integration. * Evaluate and optimize FPGA development processes, including high-level design, synthesis, place and route, timing analysis, and power utilization. * Create and execute test plans, simulation plans, and verification methodologies to validate system functionality and performance. * Analyze test results, troubleshoot design issues, and implement corrective actions as required. * Perform verification and validation activities on target hardware platforms. * Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and test engineering teams to ensure system-level functionality and integration. * Lead and support interdisciplinary engineering efforts throughout product development lifecycles. * Reverse engineer existing FPGA and digital designs to understand functionality and implement new requirements or enhancements. * Support System-on-Chip (SoC) designs incorporating embedded processors within FPGA architectures. * Maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, and engineering records in accordance with program requirements. * Identify opportunities to leverage automation, AI, and innovative engineering practices to improve development efficiency and product performance. Qualifications: * U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law * Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance. * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. * Experience designing digital electronics, FPGA architectures, and circuit card assemblies. * Experience with FPGA development processes, including design, simulation, synthesis, place and route, timing closure, and power optimization. * Experience creating and executing hardware verification and validation plans. * Knowledge of all phases of circuit card design and digital hardware development. * Experience working with System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures and embedded processor integration within FPGA devices. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience supporting defense, aerospace, naval, weapons systems, or military electronics programs. * Experience in reverse engineering FPGA designs and legacy digital hardware architectures. * Experience programming embedded processors within FPGA or SoC environments. * Familiarity with payload launch systems, weapon systems, submarine systems, or mission-critical defense electronics. * Experience applying AI-enabled tools and automation techniques to engineering development workflows. Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer What to Expect * Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications. * Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover. * Final position level and pay will be based on experience. Resources * To apply, send a resume to: * For more active job openings: Search Jobs * For more information about Moseley, visit: About Us Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation. We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of "World Class Service. World Class Company."