Associate FPGA Engineer [Comms/TVI]

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Published Date: September 10, 2026

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Thales, Clarksburg, MD 20871

Job Description:

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI), based in Clarksburg, MD, is a leading provider of defense solutions for over 60 years, supporting U.S. Joint Services and international partners. We are currently seeking an Associate FPGA Engineer to join our dynamic team, contributing to the development of advanced communication systems.

Responsibilities:

Participate in FPGA architecture design and define module behavior and system-level integration requirements.
Develop FPGA code in Verilog and/or VHDL, including RTL design, simulation, and test bench development.
Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to integrate FPGA designs into embedded systems.
Conduct system integration and testing on target platforms, resolving complex issues involving digital logic and embedded software.
Evaluate system functions and performance, debugging timing issues and validating signal processing algorithms.
Engage in TDSI Agile/SCRUM software development processes.
Maintain high ethical standards and compliance with company procedures.
Develop signal processing and communication protocol-related FPGA modules.

Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship required; eligibility for access to classified information.
BSEE or MSEE degree.
Expertise in FPGA programming using Verilog and/or VHDL.
Experience with FPGA development tools like ModelSim and vendor tools from Intel/Altera, Xilinx, or Lattice.
Understanding of meta-stability, timing closure, and advanced timing analysis.
System-level understanding of digital signal processing and communications theory; experience with wireless communication or MODEM development is a plus.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
Strong communication skills and proactive problem-solving abilities.

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