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BAE Systems is looking for entry level electrical/computer engineers to join our FPGA Design team.

You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World.”

Sound like a team you want to be a part of? An exciting future at BAE Systems awaits and it starts with Year One— a unique experience to jumpstart your engineering career.

The Role: In this role, you will have opportunities to work and grow in all aspects of FPGA Design.

• Be mentored by FPGA Subject Matter Experts
• FPGA Design Engineers focus on creating VHDL code for FPGA devices then Implement and Synthesize the Design using FPGA tools (e.g., AMD/Xilinx Vivado, Intel/Altera Quartus, Lattice Diamond)
• Bring up the FPGA hardware in the lab using test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and debug tools (e.g ILA, JTAG)
• Use a variety of scripting languages to support designs
• Collaborate with Systems and Software Engineers supporting Integration testing of the FPGA as part of a product.

Who You Are:

• You explored digital design and FPGAs either in coursework, projects, or work experience and are enthusiastic to start your career focusing in that area.
• You constantly ask questions and love learning.
• You love working together with a team

The position requires a U.S. person with the ability to obtain a minimum of a Secret Security Clearance. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Eligible to obtain a security clearance
• Coursework, projects, or internship focusing on digital design and development
• Familiarity with high level programming languages

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with VHDL (preferred) or Verilog HDL coding
• Experience running digital simulations using FPGA Simulation Tools
• Experience with AMD/Xilinx Vivado or Intel/Altera Quartus
• Experience with hardware design and hands-on lab debug
• Experience generating scripts (Perl, Tcl, Python, shell, etc.)

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.