E01-C07 Senior FPGA and Embedded Engineer

E01-C07 Senior FPGA and Embedded Engineer

Hollywood, MD

CTSi – Integrated Product Development /

Full Time /

Hybrid

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Start Date: Immediate 


JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.    


The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. 

OVERVIEW 


Full-time/Permanent Employee  


Location: Remote/Hollywood, MD

Develop mission-critical embedded computing capabilities for advanced aerospace platforms where engineering rigor, technical judgment, and system reliability are paramount.


We are seeking an experienced Embedded FPGA Engineer to develop mission-critical embedded computing systems for aerospace, defense, and high-reliability platforms. The successful candidate will architect, implement, integrate, and verify FPGA-based digital systems tightly coupled with embedded software, high-speed interfaces, and avionics communications. This role requires ownership of technical solutions from concept through production and close collaboration with electrical, software, systems, and verification engineers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architect mission computing systems


• Partition hardware/software


• Define FPGA frameworks


• Own verification strategies


• Lead integration labs


• Mentor engineers


• Influence technology roadmap


• Resolve critical technical issues


• Thinks like a systems architect rather than an individual contributor


• Makes technical decisions that balance performance, reliability, maintainability, cost, and schedule


• Solves ambiguous engineering problems with sound technical judgment


• Mentors and develops engineers through technical leadership and example


• Builds consensus while confidently driving technical direction


• Challenges assumptions and continuously improves engineering processes and architectures


• Understands the operational and mission impact of engineering decisions


• Maintains exceptionally high standards for design quality, verification, and documentation


• Earns the trust of peers through technical expertise, integrity, and consistent execution


• Takes ownership of mission success—not just assigned tasks

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret Clearance


Years of Experience and Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline. Equivalent internship or project experience considered with 10+ years of experience.

• Lead architecture trades


• Approve interface definitions


• Own customer technical discussions


• Guide verification


• Mentor team


• Establish engineering standards


• Drive root-cause resolution

$156,481 - $195,601 a year

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.  

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. 

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