Advanced ASIC FPGA Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Pittsfield, MA

5d • $128,854 - $142,947 • Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Proficient/Experienced ASIC/FPGA Design Engineer to lead digital design efforts using VHDL on an interim FPGA platform, transitioning designs to full ASIC implementation in collaboration with a packaging team. This role sits within a close-knit team of 5-6 engineers with a key focus on mentoring others through the conversion process. This position is on-site with up to 10% travel to customer sites.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in VHDL for digital design and simulation
• Hands-on experience with Microsemi and/or Xilinx FPGA development
• Proficiency with Vivado, Libero, Mentor, and/or Cadence EDA tools
• Hardware integration experience with lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG debuggers)
• Ability to mentor others through technical processes
• Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance within 18 months
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field plus a minimum of 5 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Active DoD Security Clearance
• ASIC design or tape-out experience
• PCB/circuit board design background
• FPGA-to-ASIC conversion experience
• Experience with project cost and schedule awareness in a program environment

Responsibilities

• Responsible for definition, design, verification and documentation for ASIC and/or FPGA developments
• Determines architecture, system simulation and detailed design approach with emphasis on VHDL-based digital design
• Defines module interfaces and all aspects of device design and simulation
• Evaluates the process flow including but not limited to high level design, synthesis, place and route, timing and power utilization
• Creates test and simulation plans that establish functional criteria
• Verifies test results and analyzes performance
• Reviews vendor capabilities, foundry technologies, device libraries and simulation tools
• Participates in the improvement of ASIC/FPGA organizational processes
• Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the ASIC/FPGA development life cycle
• Contributes to the research and analysis of data, such as customer design proposal specifications and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
• Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability
• Conducts hardware integration and testing using lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers
• Collaborates with ASIC packaging team to execute FPGA-to-ASIC conversion
• Mentors and guides engineers through the FPGA-to-ASIC conversion methodology and best practices
• Contributes to the completion of major programs and projects
• Supports program execution with awareness of project scope, schedule and cost objectives
• Plans and executes project tasks for activities described above

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level