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Lockheed Martin
FPGA Engineer Lead
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What they do
A Hardware Design Engineer designs and develops computer hardware and computer-related equipment. Designs and validates hardware. May supervise production of hardware components or provide technical assistance with hardware installation.
$130,975 / year median in Florida
+6% projected growth
Job Description
- Standard Job Description
- You will be the FPGA Engineer Lead for the ATWS Directed Energy Imaging team. Our team delivers advanced imaging platforms by defining FPGA architectures, developing RTL, validating designs, and fielding production ready hardware that meets stringent performance, cost, and schedule goals.
- What You Will Be Doing
- As the FPGA Engineer Lead you will own the end to end development of FPGA solutions and coordinate a multidisciplinary group of systems engineers, software developers, and hardware integrators.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Defining FPGA architecture and creating high quality RTL using AMD/Xilinx Versal and UltraScale+ families.
- Driving verification and validation activities, including board level testing and video/signal processing implementation.
- Managing task assignments, configuration baselines, and version control (GitLab) to ensure a smooth development flow.
- Monitoring technical risks, updating schedules, and delivering status briefings that influence program decisions.
- Producing production ready design packages—schematics, constraints, test reports, and bill of materials—for seamless hand off to manufacturing.
- Collaborating with cross functional partners to align FPGA work with overall system architecture and mission objectives.
- Guiding junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, and championing best practice design standards.
- Why Join Us
- Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality?
Further Information About This Opportunity:
- This position is in Orlando.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
- This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored Interim Secret is required to start.- Basic Qualifications
- + Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent education/experience.
- Desired Skills
- + Experience managing configuration control, preferably using GitLab.
ASIC/FPGA
lifecycle: architecture, design, simulation, verification, integration, and test. + Familiarity with video processing standards (e.g., HDMI, SDI) and related signal‑processing algorithms. + Experience collaborating with cross‑functional engineering and program management teams in an Agile or iterative development environment.- Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range:
$120600.00 - $224000.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.- Benefits offered:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development