Hiring: Associate FPGA Engineer (Comms/TVI) Company: Thales Defense & Security, Inc. Location: Clarksburg, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:23:12 Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Embedded Systems, FPGA, Scrum, Systems Integration, VHDL, Verilog About the job Required Skills: •Participate in FPGA architecture design, defining module behavior, interfaces, and system‑level integration requirements. •Independently develop FPGA code in Verilog and/or VHDL, including RTL design, simulation and test bench development. •Collaborate closely with software and hardware engineers to integrate FPGA designs into embedded systems, ensuring seamless system‑level functionality. •Conduct system integration and testing on target platforms, resolving complex cross‑disciplinary issues involving digital logic, embedded software, and hardware. •Evaluate system functions and performance in the lab, including debugging timing issues, validating signal processing algorithms, and characterizing communication subsystems. •Participate actively in TDSI Agile/SCRUM software development process. •Maintain a high ethical standard of practice, including compliance with all company procedures. •Develop signal processing, communication protocol-related FPGA modules for an advanced communication system. Qualifications: •The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. •U.S. Citizenship required - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. •Demonstrated expertise in FPGA programming using Verilog and/or VHDL. •Understanding of meta-stability, timing closure, and advanced timing analysis. •System‑level understanding of digital signal processing, embedded architectures, and communications theory; experience with wireless communication or MODEM development is a plus. •Demonstrated capacity to work independently while thriving in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary team environment. •Strong communication skills, self‑motivation, and proactive problem‑solving abilities. •Demonstrated capacity to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values. •The annualized pay range for this role is •Along with a target incentive compensation plan Compensation: •Medical insurance for self and eligible family members Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!