FPGA Engineer
CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. CX2’s AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains.
We are seeking a talented FPGA Engineer to design and implement high-performance digital solutions for advanced defense systems. This role supports mission-critical applications including radar, electronic warfare (EW), and communications requiring real-time processing and high-reliability hardware design.
- Design, develop, and optimize FPGA-based digital systems for real-time defense applications
- Implement RTL designs (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog) for high-speed data processing
- Perform simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, and timing closure
- Develop and integrate DSP algorithms in hardware (e.g., FFTs, filters, modulation)
- Interface with high-speed ADCs/DACs, RF front ends, and embedded processors
- Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation in lab environments
- Collaborate with RF, systems, and software engineers to ensure system performance
- Document designs, requirements, and verification results
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related field)
- Minimum of 2 years' professional experience within the aerospace & defense industry
- Minimum 2 years' experience using FPGA toolchains (Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus)
- Proficiency in HDLs (VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog)
- Strong understanding of digital design fundamentals (timing, clock domains, pipelining)
- Experience with simulation/verification tools (ModelSim, Questa, etc.)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
- To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a US Citizen, Green Card holder, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
- Experience with defense systems (radar, EW, communications)
- Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) implementation and fixed-point math
- Proficient in scripting languages (Tcl, bash, Python)
- Familiarity with embedded software integration on SoCs
- Experience with high-speed interfaces (JESD204, PCIe, Ethernet, DDR)
- Familiarity with SoC platforms (e.g., Xilinx Zynq, RFSoC)
- Understanding of RF signal chains and systems
CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company securing spectrum dominance for the United States and its allies. We build AI-enabled hardware and software platforms to detect, disrupt, and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea, and space. Our systems are deployed in the most contested operational environments in the world. We’re backed by leading venture investors in the defense ecosystem and led by founders with track records at Meta, SpaceX, Epirus, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CX2 is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in compliance with the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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