Description:

You will be the Senior ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer for the Command Launch Assembly (CLA) FPGA team within Missiles & Fire Control (MFC). Our team delivers the digital heart beat that powers the Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI), turning system level performance and safety goals into reliable, production ready FPGA hardware for the United States and allied forces.

What You Will Be Doing

As the senior ASIC & FPGA designer you will own the full lifecycle of the CLA FPGA—from high level architecture through release ready documentation—while mentoring junior talent and partnering with a broad set of cross functional experts. Your responsibilities will include:

Defining FPGA architecture and drafting design specifications; writing clean RTL in VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog that satisfies performance, power, and reliability targets.
Developing synthesis, place and route, and timing closure strategies to guarantee deterministic operation on the chosen FPGA families.
Building comprehensive test plans, simulation models, and verification environments (UVM, SystemC, Python based testbenches) to prove functional correctness and timing margins.
Leading hardware in the loop (HIL) tests, board level debugging, and subsystem integration activities.
Translating system level performance, safety, and reliability requirements into detailed FPGA architectures and resource utilization studies.
Conducting timing analysis, power budgeting, and device selection optimization.
Managing configuration control with GitLab (or equivalent), maintaining version controlled repositories, and ensuring full traceability of all design artifacts.
Producing complete design packages—specifications, test plans, verification reports, and release documentation—compliant with aerospace and Lockheed Martin command media standards.
Collaborating with systems, software, hardware, mechanical, test, manufacturing, and quality teams to keep the program on schedule and within performance envelopes.
Mentoring junior engineers, championing best practice FPGA development, verification, and configuration management processes.

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

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field from an accredited university; Master’s degree preferred
Minimum 3 years of professional experience with FPGA design and simulation verification or a related discipline
Proficiency in HDL programming with VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog
Experience with Xilinx/AMD toolsets (Vivado, Vitis, Vitis HLS) and UltraScale design methodology
Experience with FPGA simulation tools such as Synopsys VCS
Strong understanding of digital design principles, including timing analysis, clock domain crossing, and signal integrity
Experience with high-speed interfaces such as AXI, Ethernet, TCP/IP, PCIe, and serial protocols
Practical laboratory debug experience with high-speed oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
Familiarity with Synopsys EDA tools
Must be a US Citizen; must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

Desired Skills:

LM/MFC design experience and missile program experience
Experience with SystemVerilog, Verilog, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink; Synopsys Synplify, Synopsys VCS, NCSim, ChipScope tool sets
Experience with Xilinx/AMD and MicroSemi/Microchip part families, internal FPGA fabric and IP
Experience implementing NSA algorithms (e.g., AES, counter mode)
Experience managing configuration control (GitLab preferred)
Experience with Vivado and Vitis FPGA toolsets
Experience with UVM and Simulink/HDL Coder integration
Comfortable using digital oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, and other test equipment
Experience with troubleshooting and debugging at board level, including FPGA validation
Experience in full ASIC/FPGA lifecycle (architecture, design, simulation, verification, validation, integration & test)
Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation abilities
Controls and digital loop-closure application knowledge
Networking proficiency with Ethernet switches, routers, firewalls, and debugging tools (tcpdump, Wireshark)
Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance

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: Possible

Career Area: Electrical Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

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