FPGA Design Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. • Simsbury, CT

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About The Position

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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees