FPGA Engineer (New Hire Sign-On Bonus Eligible)

Responsibilities

• Define, design, verify, and document FPGA developments for embedded systems.
• Work with Ethernet frame structures and network protocols.
• Determine architecture, perform system simulation, and craft detailed design approaches.
• Define module interfaces and all aspects of device design and simulation.
• Evaluate the process flow including high level design, synthesis, place and route, timing, and power utilization.
• Create test and simulation plans that establish functional criteria.
• Verify test results and analyze performance.
• Review vendor capabilities, foundry technologies, device libraries, and simulation tools as needed.
• Contribute to the improvement of FPGA organizational processes.
• Support the generation of technical engineering products by applying appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the FPGA development life cycle.
• Contribute to the research and analysis of data such as customer design proposal specifications and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Select components and equipment based on specifications and reliability.
• Provide leadership or direction to lower level employees when appropriate.
• Independently determine approaches to solutions.
• Contribute to the completion of major programs and projects.
• Plan and execute project tasks associated with the above activities.
• New hires eligible for sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of FPGA engineering experience.
• Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Proficient in FPGA engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• Proficient in the principles and techniques of FPGA design.
• Proficient understanding of FPGA processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient in System Verilog.
• Proficient in Vivado.
• Proficient in QuestaSim or ModelSim.
• Proficient working in a Linux environment.
• Proficient in Git.
• Preferred experience with Microchip PolarFire FPGAs.
• Preferred experience utilizing UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) for FPGA verification.
• Preferred Xilinx Versal experience.
• Proficient knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Keeps abreast of technology trends.
• Proficient awareness of business objectives and the engineering role in achieving them.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively and multi-task effectively.
• Strong ability to communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions.
• Proficient at recognizing and clearly reporting information relevant to sound FPGA design.
• Proficient at developing and presenting concepts and ideas.
• Regular contact with senior levels of internal work groups.
• Works under limited direction.
• Contacts with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams across the company; some external customer contact.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• System Verilog
• Vivado
• QuestaSim
• ModelSim
• Linux
• Git
• Microchip Polarfire FPGAs
• UVM (Universal Verification Methodology)
• Xilinx Versal

Clearance Requirements

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. U.S. citizenship is required.

Salary

USD 128,924 - 136,000 per yearly

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. Combined Salary Range: USD $128,924.00 - USD $136,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.