Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an FPGA Design & Analysis Engineer III to support a leading aerospace and defense program in El Segundo, CA . This role will focus on advanced FPGA development, integration, and implementation for next-generation microelectronics systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Xilinx/AMD FPGA technologies , HDL development, timing closure, and FPGA implementation activities. This is a fully onsite role located in El Segundo, CA. Candidates must hold an active secret clearance.

Responsibilities Include:

Analyze system and customer requirements to develop FPGA architectures and detailed design solutions. Maintain and expand existing FPGA top-level designs by implementing new functionality and interfaces. Integrate third-party and internally developed IP cores into FPGA-based systems. Create and update FPGA constraint files and implementation strategies. Perform synthesis, simulation, place-and-route, and timing closure activities. Troubleshoot and resolve static timing violations and design implementation issues. Program and validate FPGA devices, primarily utilizing Xilinx/AMD Versal, UltraScale, and UltraScale+ product families. Support hardware/software integration, verification, and system-level testing efforts. Participate in design reviews, technical analyses, and engineering documentation activities. Collaborate with system, software, and hardware engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Required Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical discipline. 2+ years of FPGA design experience. Strong experience with AMD/Xilinx Vivado . Proficiency in Verilog and/or SystemVerilog . Experience with advanced FPGA implementation techniques, including: Synthesis Place-and-Route Timing Closure Constraints Management Demonstrated ability to develop complex HDL designs beyond simple IP integration. Experience troubleshooting and resolving static timing violations.

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of FPGA and/or ASIC design experience. Experience with Xilinx/AMD Versal devices. Advanced FPGA architecture, implementation, and optimization expertise. Experience supporting hardware/software integration in complex embedded systems.

Required Skills:

FPGA Design AMD Vivado Xilinx FPGA Technologies Verilog/SystemVerilog Timing Closure FPGA Constraints Synthesis & Place-and-Route Salary and Benefits Include:

Salary Range:

$120,000-135,000

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Full Benefits:

Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays