**Description** SAIC is seeking an FPGA Engineer to join the Advanced Hypersonic Weapons & Guided Munitions Division (E20) to support software development of Naval gun weapons systems in Dahlgren, VA. **JOB RESPONSIBLITIES:** + Develop embedded systems software, primarily in C/C++ Develop performant, real-time Linux applications for resource constrained systems + Develop FPGA firmware to meet mission needs + Familiarity with BMS Interface Board - Raspberry Pi based interface to connect BMS to projectiles + Embedded system UDP receiver to send time-critical packets across FPGA-based software defined radio + Add encryption and boot security to existing Intel SoC FPGA platform + Develop/update/maintain existing flight executive C/C++ code and develop/integrate new hardware/software interfaces required to meet mission needs + Develop/update/maintain existing FPGA firmware and develop/integrate new hardware/software interfaces required to meet mission needs + Other duties as assigned **Qualifications** **REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:** + Bachelor's degree in engineering, scientific, or technical discipline + Five (5) or more years professional technical experience which includes FPGA design and development + Proficiency in a combination of the following areas: + Xilinx FPGA + Intel FPGA + Digital Signal Processor (DSP) + Read/understand PCB schematics + Basic understanding of RF concepts + Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite + Interim secret clearance is required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process + US Citizen required **DESIRED SKILLS:** + Experience with Hyper Velocity Weapons preferred + Familiarity with research and development projects a plus + Linux preloader, u-boot, Linux kernel, device tree, etc. + Networking protocols/interfaces - Ethernet, UDP, TCP/IP + Serial protocols - UART (RS232 / RS422), I2C, SPI + Debugging + Knowledgeable in Programming and Scripting Languages (C/C++; Verilog; Python; TCL; Shell scripts; Git Version Control) REQNUMBER: 2508695 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability