ASIC FPGA Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Boise, ID

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

As an ASIC/FPGA Engineer for our Idaho Scientific group, you will be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for designing and deploying secure system solutions. You will contribute to FPGA design, simulation, verification, and documentation efforts that support secure, mission-critical products. You will develop technical engineering products using established standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the ASIC/FPGA development life cycle. You will work independently and with a cross-functional team to complete assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to clearly capture complex technical concepts in writing for both technical and general audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven FPGA RTL development experience with a strong body of work in VHDL or Verilog development.
• Fluent in VHDL or Verilog hardware description languages.
• Fluent in embedded C or C++ programming.
• Experience developing test bench simulations.
• Experience with Xilinx Vivado and/or Altera Quartus software.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. security clearance.
• Working knowledge of applied cryptography.
• Experience applying principles of cybersecurity to operational technology and embedded systems.
• Experience reverse engineering hardware and software.
• Knowledge of the secure boot process.
• Experience developing RISC-V or other CPU microarchitectures.
• Experience with PCI Express or DDR controllers.

Responsibilities

• Create test and simulation plans that establish functional criteria.
• Define module interfaces and contribute to device design and simulation activities.
• Contribute to system architecture, system simulation, and detailed design approaches for assigned work.
• Support the FPGA development flow, including high-level design, synthesis, place and route, timing, and power or resource utilization.
• Verify test results, analyze performance, and document designs and results.

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

What This Job Offers

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