System Engineer Support Principal (FPGA experience)

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time System Engineer Support Principal for Hanscom AFB. This role requires experience with Field-Programmable Gate Array) as well as an engineering degree. These engineers design, develop, and test reconfigurable digital circuits using Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) like VHDL or Verilog, often in high performance, low-latency applications in sectors like aerospace, finance, and telecommunications. They work closely with hardware, performing simulations, debugging and system integration.

An FPGA Engineer designs, develops, and tests digital systems using Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), requiring strong skills in digital logic, programming and collaboration with other engineers.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities Include:

The individual shall be able to:

• Design and Development: Create and implement complex digital systems using FPGAs, ensuring they meet project specifications and performance requirements.
• Testing and Validation:Conduct thorough testing and validation of FPGA designs to ensure functionality and reliability.
• Collaboration:Work closely with hardware designers, software engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate FPGA solutions into larger systems.
• Debugging and Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues in FPGA designs, optimizing performance and efficiency.
• Documentation:Maintain detailed documentation of design processes, test results and system specifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Master's degree in electrical engineering degree and 12 years of experience in FPGA design and development, of which 5 years must be in the DoD
• BA/BS degree and 15 years of experience in Electrical Engineering and experience in FPGA design and development, of which 5 years must be in the DoD
• Strong knowledge of digital logic design, hardware description languages (HDLS) such as VHDL, or Verilog, and FPGA development tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to tackle complex design challenges

The expected annual salary range: $180k - $192k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.