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Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - FPGA VHDL Design (Sign on Bonus)

BAE Systems

Merrimack, NH · HybridFull-time$133–226K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$133–226K/yr
Location
Merrimack, NHHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

BAE Systems’ Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions group is hiring a Senior Principal FPGA Digital Design Engineer to support FPGA designs throughout development. The role includes design architecture, RTL coding, synthesis, place and route, timing closure, test bench development, lab testing, product support, and FPGA security. The position uses a hybrid work format and supports complex defense products and technologies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

FPGA DesignASIC DesignVHDLVerilog HDLDebuggingProblem SolvingLab Testing SupportWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationSelf-StarterTeamworkMentoringDSP FundamentalsFPGA ImplementationMATLAB/SimulinkLegacy DesignUVM/SystemVerilogData CommunicationsC/C++

Qualifications

DOD Security Clearance Eligibility6 Years Relevant ExperienceBachelor's DegreeAdvanced DegreeActive DOD Security Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

BAE Systems, Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) has an open position for a Senior Principal FPGA Digital Design Engineer. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. At BAE Systems we are innovating for the future.

The selected candidate will apply their skills in design in order to develop and support our Design it Right initiative for a variety of complex defense products and technologies. You will have the opportunity to acquire product knowledge, use and advance your technical skills on innovative technologies in a Hybrid work format. The candidate will be required to be detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have a passion for continuous improvement with the ability to Mentor others.

In this Senior Principal FPGA Engineering position, you will be supporting FPGA designs through all phases of development. This includes performing activities including assisting in design architecture, ownership of RTL coding, synthesis, place and route, timing closure, basic test bench development, lab testing, product support and FPGA security.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance

6 years of relevant experience with bachelor s degree (less with an advanced degree)

Experience in FPGA or ASIC Design / Development, including:

  • VHDL (preferred) or Verilog HDL coding

  • Strong debug and problem-solving skills

  • Lab testing support

  • Strong written and oral communication skills

  • Self-starter and a good team player

  • Ability to mentor and willingness to be mentored

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Experience with DSP fundamentals and FPGA implementation

  • Experience with Matlab/Simulink

  • Experience dealing with legacy designs

  • Working knowledge of UVM/SystemVerilog

  • Working knowledge of data communications (Ethernet MAC, PHY, Gig-E vision)

  • Working knowledge of C/C

  • Active DOD security clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

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How this job compares

Set against the 2,963 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$133–226K/yr
  • New Hampshire median$133–226K/yr25 salary ranges
  • US median$128–193K/yr1,793 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $179K, is 3% above the New Hampshire median midpoint ($175K) — in the middle half of Electrical Engineering salary ranges in New Hampshire.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 29 open Electrical Engineering jobs in New Hampshire and 2,963 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Hampshire
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (1,979 postings).
Education
1,383 of the 2,963 open Electrical Engineering jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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