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About this Senior FPGA Electrical Engineer role at Amentum

Amentum · Onsite · US-IN-Crane

Are you looking for an exciting, innovative company with over 100 years of excellence and commitment to ethical business? Amentum is a trusted partner to United States government agencies, allied governments, and corporations worldwide supporting critical programs across a broad range of domains.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Computer Systems / Electrical Engineer with FPGA expertise to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide FPGA assurance support to systems of record for the U.S. Navy and Department of War.  The candidate should be able to work as a self-starter in a fast-paced environment. The position requires the ability to interface with program offices, guide project status and tracking efforts, and assist and instruct program offices how to manage technical efforts.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Perform FPGA design, simulation, and synthesis
  • Perform Verification and Validation of performer capabilities
  • Develop Government off the Shelf (GOTS) FPGA Assurance capabilities.

Deliverables include:

  • Synthesized Bitstreams
  • Management of Verilog Source Code repositories
  • Development of Testbench Simulation Reports, V&V Reports/Matrices, and FPGA Assurance capability source Code and Releases.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer  Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Five years of hands-on experience with FPGA design, simulation, and synthesis.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications / Technical Skillset

  • Hardware Familiarity: Xilinx/AMD (e.g., Zynq, Ultrascale/Ultrascale+); Intel/Altera (e.g., Stratix, Agilex); Microchip and Lattice Technologies; QuickLogic FPGAs
  • Software/Languages: Proficiency in VHDL and Verilog; Experience with Vivado Design Suite or Intel Quartus; Python, RUST or C/C++ for test automation and scripting.
  • Eight (8) years' experience with FPGAs.
  • Active Secret Clearance.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, manage projects and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in Reverse Engineering, Common Bus Protocols, Binary Analysis, and JTAG.

Work Location: The position requires on-site presence in a state-of-the-art lab facility working with physical test equipment, closed networks, and secure hardware components

       

Compensation Details:

$120K-$140K

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

09/17/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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