ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer Senior

Job ID: 719266BR Date posted: Mar. 11, 2026
Description:

You will be the Senior ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer for the Laser Weapon System (LWS) Turret Closing team. Our team is responsible for delivering high performance, low latency FPGA based closed loop motor control solutions that enable rapid, precise turret positioning for next generation directed energy weapons.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Senior ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer you will lead the end to end development of the FPGA motor control hardware, translating system level performance, safety and reliability requirements into a robust architecture, driving verification, hardware in the loop testing and integration, and shepherding the design from concept through production release. Your responsibilities will include:

• Capturing and translating system level performance, safety and reliability requirements into a detailed FPGA architecture.
• Developing and verifying RTL using SystemVerilog/Verilog and Xilinx/AMD toolsets, creating synthesis, timing and power analysis reports.
• Leading hardware in the loop (HIL) testing, board level debugging and integration with LWS turret closing subsystems.
• Managing configuration control (GitLab or equivalent), maintaining version controlled design repositories and ensuring traceability of all artifacts.
• Producing comprehensive design documentation, including specifications, test plans, verification reports and release packages compliant with aerospace standards.
• Collaborating with cross functional teams—controls, software, mechanical, test, manufacturing and quality—to ensure seamless integration and compliance with program milestones.
• Driving the design through to production release, coordinating with manufacturing, supply chain and test teams to validate manufacturability and reliability.
• Conducting risk assessments, implementing mitigation strategies, and supporting failure analysis and corrective action activities.
• Providing technical mentorship to junior engineers and promoting best practices in FPGA development, verification and configuration management.

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? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

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 Secret clearance with investigation or CV date within 5 years is required to start.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical or Computer Engineering.

Relevant experience with FPGA design and simulation verification.

Desired Skills:

Proficient with Xilinx/AMD (Vitis, Vivado) and MicroSemi/Microchip FPGA families, including UltraScale methodology, HLS, IP, and debugging tools (ChipScope, Synplify, VCS, NCSim).

Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation abilities.

Expertise in HDL (Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL) and embedded C/C++ development; MATLAB/Simulink modeling.

Protocol knowledge: AXI, Ethernet, TCP/IP, PCIe, and serial interfaces.

Networking proficiency with Ethernet switches/routers/firewalls and debugging tools (tcpdump, Wireshark).

Linux/UNIX experience with scripting in BASH, csh, Perl, and/or Python.

Controls and digital loop‑closure applications knowledge.

UVM methodology and HDL Coder integration.

Implementation of NSA‑type algorithms (e.g., AES, counter‑mode).

Aerospace design techniques and Lockheed Martin MFC process experience.

Configuration management expertise, preferably GitLab.

Competence operating high‑speed test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators).

Board‑level troubleshooting and FPGA validation experience.

Full ASIC/FPGA lifecycle experience (architecture, design, simulation, verification, validation, integration & test).

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Electrical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First