Standard Job Description

You will be the ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer for the ASIC/FPGA department at Lockheed  Martin  Missiles  and  Fire  Control. Our team creates FPGA‑based architectures that power current and next‑generation defense systems, delivering highly reliable, high‑performance digital solutions for mission‑critical applications.

What You Will Be Doing

As the FPGA Design Engineer you will lead the digital development of RF‑sensor platforms, partnering with algorithm, software, and hardware groups to transform MATLAB/Simulink models into efficient, synthesizable RTL and integrate that RTL onto AMD RFSoC and Versal devices. Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining digital architectures that meet radar/RF‑sensor performance, power, and timing requirements.
• Converting algorithmic models from MATLAB/Simulink into high‑level synthesis (Vitis HLS) and RTL code (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog).
• Writing, simulating, and verifying RTL and HLS implementations, using self‑checking testbenches and functional coverage.
• Integrating custom and third‑party IP blocks, managing clock‑domain crossing and timing‑closure challenges with Synopsys VCS and Xilinx Vivado tools.
• Performing place‑and‑route, timing analysis, and optimization to achieve timing closure on RFSoC/Versal platforms.
• Conducting design reviews, delivering clear documentation, and maintaining configuration control in version‑control systems.
• Collaborating with algorithm developers, hardware engineers, and software teams to ensure seamless end‑to‑end system integration.
• Leading mentorship efforts for junior engineers and fostering an inclusive, innovative team culture.
• Supporting system‑level validation, debugging, and board‑level testing to confirm functional and performance goals.

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, FL. 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

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering or a related field
• Proficiency in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog
• Experience converting Simulink/MATLAB models into synthesizable code using Vivado HLS
• Experience with FPGA simulation tools such as Synopsys VCS
• Proficiency with timing analysis, clock-domain crossing, and IP integration
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Desired Skills

• Experience with AMD RFSoC and Versal families
• Experience implementing filters, FFTs, beamforming, and other RF-DSP algorithms in hardware
• Experience with the MFC DAR process
• Knowledge of software programming languages such as C, C++, or Python
• Prior work on radar, RF sensor, or high-frequency digital systems
• Leadership experience supporting design reviews, mentoring engineers, or providing cross-functional technical guidance