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[Apply on L3Harris Technologies’s careers site →](https://careers.l3harris.com/en/job/carlsbad/lead-fpga-engineering/4832/102600827440) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [L3Harris Technologies](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/) / Lead, FPGA Engineering ## Job description L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. ### Job Title Lead, FPGA Engineering Job Code: 47022 Job Location: Carlsbad, CA Job Schedule: 9/80: employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off Job Description: We are looking for a talented FPGA design engineer with industry experience in wireless digital communications, modems, networking, and/or digital signal processing (DSP). We design advanced wireless digital communication systems and electronic warfare systems. Development efforts include the whole lifecycle of designs from proposals, requirement definition, coding, simulation, synthesis, place and route, and verification testing. We are looking for an engineer who enjoys challenging work with a team of talented engineers and can work well both with a team and as an individual contributor. San Diego provides incredible 365-day outdoor recreation options and cultural experiences, and L3Harris values your work/life balance so you can enjoy these opportunities. ### Essential Functions Forward Error Correction (FEC) Modulation Demodulation Digital filters Electronic Warfare Industry standard interfaces (e.g. 10/100/1000 Ethernet, SPI, UART, SDRAM, DDR3, JESD, PCIe, Ethernet). Networking FPGA verification through simulation and unit testing. ### Qualifications Bachelor's Degree with 9 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 7 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. ### Active US Secret security clearance Preferred Additional Skills Experience in either VHDL (preferred) or Verilog development languages. Experience implementing complex modem and/or DSP circuits in programmable logic using FPGA devices. Equivalent experience in ASIC design is also applicable. Experience with modem FPGA development including Discrete-time Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Digital Communications is highly desired. Modem or high-speed DSP data paths, digital filters, FFTs, and error-correction codes, Turbo or LDPC is preferred. Experience in simulation, synthesis, and placement software tools such as ModelSim, Synplicity, Xilinx Vivado / ISE and/or Altera Quartus development tool sets. Experience with HLS (High-Level Synthesis) Experience in laboratory debug techniques using digital scopes, logic analyzers, BERTS, and other complex measurement devices. FPGA Design using High-speed serial interfaces (3+ Gbps) Experience with software and FPGA interface, memory controllers, and high speed interfaces. Experience with Testbench Architectures, working knowledge of Matlab, SystemC, C, and/or C++. Familiarity with code revision management tools such as Git/Bitbucket and JIRA. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City, the salary range for this role is $127,500-$236,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 29, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 2, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 2, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Carlsbad, CA, US - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: {'@type': 'MonetaryAmount', 'currency': '', 'value': {'@type': 'QuantitativeValue', 'unitText': ''}}[Apply on L3Harris Technologies’s careers site →](https://careers.l3harris.com/en/job/carlsbad/lead-fpga-engineering/4832/102600827440) ## Hiring at L3Harris Technologies - Open jobs: 2,227 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Aug 21, 2026 [All L3Harris Technologies jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at L3Harris Technologies ### [Lead, Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/jobs/b640ac43ff5acc4673ac/) Carlsbad, CA, US ### [Manager, System Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/jobs/26c90fe507f19435341b/) Carlsbad, CA, US ### [Senior Associate, Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/jobs/747a76a8dd51089cd3dd/) Carlsbad, CA, US ### [Senior Manager, Systems Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/jobs/7731de6b3e09da37776a/) Carlsbad, CA, US ### [Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/jobs/89c0ab526258ea9a25a4/) Carlsbad, CA, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [ASIC & FPGA Design Engineering Asc Mgr - L4](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/8ca0594c2d9465c81092/) Lockheed Martin · King of Prussia, PA ### [ASIC & FPGA Design Engineering Asc Mgr - L4](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/30b28ae3e787a3bf073f/) Lockheed Martin · Denver, CO, Sunnyvale, CA, Highlands Ranch ### [FPGA Firmware Engineer / FPGA Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/44db9bb8d5725623875a/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [Engineer II - FPGA Verification](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/b6b3b26d289a76317a04/) BAE Systems · Westminster, Colorado, United States ### [Embedded Firmware & FPGA Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/f9c5897616e436ec859a/) Eaton · Youngsville, North Carolina, USA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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