FPGA Design Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company • Simsbury, CT

123d

About The Position

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! EBAD is seeking a skilled and motivated FPGA Design Engineer to join our Product Design team. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of FPGA-based solutions—from concept and architecture through implementation, verification, and integration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FPGA design and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Must have or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.
• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in FPGA design and development.
• Experience with FPGA design tools such as Libero, Vivado, Quartus, Diamond, or similar.
• Knowledge of FPGA architectures (e.g., Microchip, Xilinx, Altera/Intel, Lattice).
• Ability to perform synthesis, timing analysis, and optimization for FPGA designs.
• Experience with risk analysis techniques, such as FMECA and fault tree analysis, applied to FPGA designs.
• Demonstrated competency in problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators for FPGA debugging and validation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Verification and Validating derived Requirements in FPGA Design.
• Experience with tools such as Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., DOD, SAE, IEEE, and IPC).
• Experience in analog, digital, or mixed signal designs.
• Familiarity with RCC-319 and/or JOTP-51 safety standards.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, TCL).
• Familiarity with tools such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, and SPICE (e.g. Multisim, PSpice, LTspice).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement FPGA-based solutions, overseeing all technical design aspects from concept through development and verification.
• Develop and maintain FPGA designs, including simulation models, and documentation.
• Perform design trade studies to evaluate FPGA resource utilization, performance, and power efficiency.
• Optimize synthesis and place-and-route to meet resource and timing constraints.
• Verify functional and timing requirements using simulation tools such as ModelSim.
• Conduct risk reduction testing and validation on hardware implementations using standard lab equipment (e.g., logic analyzers, oscilloscopes).
• Work with customers to define requirements, interfaces, and functional specifications.
• Derive, allocate, and flow down system requirements to FPGA requirements.
• Review FPGA implementations for technical compliance and functional safety.
• Coordinate with project teams to successfully integrate FPGAs into target systems.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree