[Hiring] Principal FPGA Engineer @Owl Cyber Defense

Role Description

The Principal FPGA Engineer serves as a technical leader on the Owl Advanced Development Hardware team. This individual is responsible for FPGA architecture, system integration, and advanced hardware development initiatives for cybersecurity and embedded technology platforms. This role leads complex engineering efforts, drives innovation, mentors engineering teams, and contributes to long-term product and technology strategy.

• Lead FPGA architecture and system design initiatives.
• Drive advanced FPGA and embedded hardware development.
• Develop advanced FPGA packet handling mechanisms, including designs for high-speed applications or significant data modification.
• Provide technical leadership for simulation and verification efforts.
• Provide technical mentorship across engineering teams.
• Support long-term product and technology strategy, including roadmap and test.
• Lead troubleshooting and performance optimization efforts.
• Collaborate with leadership on technical planning.
• Participate / lead AGILE Scrum activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of FPGA and embedded systems experience.
• Extensive FPGA architecture and packet processing expertise.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Experience leading large-scale technical initiatives.
• Expert knowledge of SystemVerilog.
• Experience with advanced FPGA verification methodologies.
• Expertise in simulation (Xcellium) and familiarity with linting programs (DVT).
• Experience in Xilinx/AMD Versal and Ultrascale+ devices a plus.
• Strong understanding of AXI, HSS, Ethernet protocols.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems.
• Strong leadership and troubleshooting skills.
• Candidates must be able to obtain/maintain a US Government security clearance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Variety of voluntary benefits and wellness programs.

Company Description

Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC is a fast-growing cybersecurity solutions company, holding a firm leadership position in network security and secure information transfer. It is a privately-owned US company with offices in Columbia, MD, Danbury, CT, and Morrisville, NC.

Owl Cyber Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal employment laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.