Senior Principal FPGA Design Engineer
BAE Systems
Totowa, NJ · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
We are looking for a Senior Principal FPGA Design Engineer to join our team at BAE Systems. This role involves supporting FPGA designs through all phases of development, including RTL coding, synthesis, and lab testing. If you are passionate about advanced electronics and want to make an impact, we want to hear from you!