FPGA Design Engineer Staff

Job ID: 720722BR Date posted: Mar. 16, 2026
Description:

You will be the FPGA Design Engineer for the Missile & Fire Control (MFC) team at Lockheed Martin. Our team delivers advanced FPGA solutions that enable current and next generation defense systems, providing the high performance computing and signal processing capabilities required for mission critical platforms.

What You Will Be Doing
As the FPGA Design Engineer you will develop FPGA architectures from specification through implementation, conduct trade studies to optimize device utilization, power and thermal performance, and work closely with software, hardware and systems engineers to define requirements and ensure compliance with the Design Assurance process. Your responsibilities will include:

• Translating system specifications into detailed FPGA designs, creating RTL, constraints and HDL code (VHDL/Verilog).
• Performing synthesis, place and route, timing analysis and power budget assessments to meet performance, power and thermal budgets.
• Conducting trade studies to evaluate device families, resource utilization, cost and risk, and recommending optimal solutions.
• Collaborating with software, hardware and systems engineers to define architecture, interface requirements and verification plans.
• Developing and executing test plans, hardware in the loop verification and validation activities.
• Managing configuration control and versioning in LM approved repositories (e.g., GitLab) and maintaining design documentation.
• Supporting Design Assurance reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and ensuring compliance with MFC engineering standards.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and fostering knowledge sharing within the team.
• Participating in cross functional technical meetings, risk assessments and schedule reviews.

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 of Science or higher from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education

HDL programming experience with VHDL, Verilog, and/or System Verilog

Experience with AMD/Xilinx Versal FPGAs and related toolsets such as Vivado

Experience with FPGA simulation tools and languages such as Synopsys VCS and SystemVerilog

Strong understanding of digital design principles, including timing analysis, clock domain crossing, and signal integrity

Experience high speed data and memory interface implementation

Desired Skills:

Experience with common EOIR imaging processing techniques

Proficiency with version control systems, such as Git

Knowledge of software programming languages, such as C, C++, or Python

Experience with debugging and troubleshooting complex digital systems

Knowledge of UVM and experience with UVM‑based verification methodologies

Experience with missile interfaces and processor interfaces

Ability to conduct FPGA trade‑off studies focusing on device utilization, power, and thermal optimization

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional software, hardware, and systems engineering teams

Familiarity with LM MFC Design Assurance and Design Architecture development processes

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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: Possible
Career Area: Hardware Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First