Sr Principal ASIC FPGA Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc is hiring a Senior Principal ASIC FPGA Engineer for the Space Systems Engineering team in Scottsdale, Arizona (hybrid). In this role, you will own ASIC/FPGA definition, design, verification, and documentation, including architecture, simulation, device design, and process flow evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) and/or FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) definition, design, verification, and documentation
• Determine architecture, system simulation approach, and detailed design direction
• Define module interfaces and support all aspects of device design and simulation
• Evaluate process flow, including high level design, synthesis, place and route, timing, and power utilization
• Create test and simulation plans with functional criteria and verify outcomes through analysis of performance
• Review vendor capabilities, foundry technologies, device libraries, and simulation tools as needed
• Apply expert knowledge of organizationally defined processes across the program or project lifecycle
• Contribute to development, maintenance, and improvement of ASIC/FPGA organizational processes
• Generate technical engineering products by using applicable standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle
• Lead research and analysis using customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility
• Select components and equipment based on specification review and reliability analysis
• May contribute to technical subcontract management for medium to large subcontracts, including SOW development, proposal evaluation, source selection, technical oversight, and subcontractor work product evaluation and acceptance
• Support large or complex proposals, including establishing the overall ASIC/FPGA technical approach and participating in integrated product teams or working groups
• May supervise or manage lower level employees and serve in roles such as Deputy Program Manager Engineering (DPME)
• Work on advanced applications that may support new business opportunities
• Exercise latitude in setting technical objectives and work under consultative direction on predetermined long-range objectives
• Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated use and understanding of ASIC/FPGA engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Demonstrated understanding of company policies and practices and of ASIC/FPGA engineering processes
• Demonstrated awareness of business objectives and Engineering’s role in achieving them
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to think creatively and multi-task
• Ability to communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions
• Ability to recognize and clearly report information relevant to sound engineering design
• Ability to apply project leadership principles, including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls
• Demonstrated ability to manage scope growth and maintain frequent contact across the organization
• Ability to serve as a consultant to management and customers and, when needed, as a company technical spokesperson
• Ability to work under consultative direction on long-range objectives, with assignments that may be self-initiated
• Experience with unusually complex problems and delivery of creative, innovative solutions
• Ability to identify and pursue AI opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation

Preferred Clearance and Citizenship

• Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is preferred at time of hire
• Candidates must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date 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 company facilities, U.S. citizenship is required

Technology and Tools

• Microsoft Office
• SPI/CPI
• Earned Value
• Cost Account Management (CAM)
• Statistical Process Controls

Location and Work Model

• Scottsdale, AZ
• Hybrid (role can be remote, flex, or onsite)
• Onsite team member base: Scottsdale, AZ location
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Benefits

• 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 and wellness programs
• Employee resource and social groups

Additional Commitment

• Research oriented work with award winning teams focused on practical solutions for national security
• Career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits