Electrical Engineer

This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ and an active Secret security Clearance. Candidates who do not hold this clearance are not eligible for hire.

Solidus is seeking a seeking an Electrical Engineer with experience in FPGA development or verification to join our growing team. In this role, you will design, develop, and verify FPGA solutions across major vendor platforms including Xilinx, Altera, and Microsemi. You will work closely with circuit card designers and systems engineers to translate system-level concepts into reliable, production-ready FPGA implementations supporting applications such as gigabit serial interfaces, RF/EO DSP, embedded processing, controls, and advanced data links.

Day in the Life:

• Design and deliver production-quality FPGA releases from initial proof of concept through final production
• Architect FPGA-based systems including component selection, interface definitions, and Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
• Translate system-level requirements into clear, actionable FPGA requirements
• Develop reliable and maintainable VHDL code across various FPGA families and applications
• Verify FPGA designs using self-checking methodologies, including both directed tests and constrained random testing
• Track and analyze functional and code coverage to ensure thorough verification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on requirements development, algorithm modeling, and architectural decisions
• Support projects and drive execution to meet program schedules, technical goals, and cost targets
• Create comprehensive design documentation including requirements, verification plans, and user guides
• Participate in and support internal and external technical design reviews
• Provide engineering support throughout integration, testing, and final product release
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Active Secret clearance is required
• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with 0 years of relevant experience
• Cultural fit amongst a collaborative team environment
• Experience in FPGA development or verification involving Xilinx, Altera, or Microsemi devices
• Proficiency in VHDL coding, simulation, and FPGA design methodologies
• Experience with gigabit serial interfaces, RF/EO DSP applications, data links, controls, or embedded processing
• Understanding of verification techniques, including directed and constrained random testing
• Ability to read, interpret, and translate system-level requirements into detailed FPGA requirements
• Familiarity with coverage metrics and verification best practices
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams
• Strong documentation skills and experience with configuration management processes
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to contribute to schedule and technical planning
   

Benefit selection, customer contractual specifications, relevant work experience, skills, competencies, certifications, and clearance status will influence the final salary.

What we will bring:  
Solidus offers you an exciting opportunity to tackle the nation's greatest challenges applying innovation and expertise to produce cutting-edge results that have a long-lasting impact. We offer outstanding benefits, generous PTO and much more! Apply today to learn why Solidus has a 4.9/5 Star rating on Glassdoor!
 
 Req ID:5345
 
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