Sr Principal ASIC FPGA Engineer (Sign-on Bonus Available)

Senior Principal ASIC/FPGA Engineer on the Space Systems Engineering team in Scottsdale, AZ, responsible for definition, design, verification and documentation of ASIC/FPGA developments, architecture decisions, test/verification planning, and related program activities.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, verify, and document ASIC and FPGA developments across programs.
• Determine architecture strategy, system-level simulation, and detailed design approaches.
• Specify module interfaces and all facets of device design and simulation.
• Evaluate the end-to-end design process, including high level design, synthesis, place and route, timing, and power usage.
• Create test and simulation plans that establish functional criteria.
• Verify test results and perform performance analysis.
• Review vendor capabilities, foundry technologies, device libraries, and simulation tools as needed.
• Lead or contribute to subcontract management on medium to large contracts, including SOW development, proposal evaluation, source selection, technical oversight, and receiving work products from subcontractors.
• Assess vendor capabilities to support product development.
• Apply expert knowledge of organizational processes throughout the program lifecycle.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and improving ASIC/FPGA processes.
• Support generation of technical engineering products using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools across the lifecycle.
• Lead research and analysis of data such as customer proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of designs or applications.
• Select components and equipment based on specifications and reliability analyses.
• May serve as lead author on a medium-size proposal.
• Define the overall ASIC/FPGA technical approach for large technical proposals.
• May participate in cross-divisional or cross-company Integrated Product Teams or working groups.
• May supervise or manage junior engineers or other staff.
• Exercise substantial latitude in setting technical objectives for assignments.
• Contribute to the development of advanced applications that may generate new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field is required.
• Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance preferred at hire; ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance within a reasonable timeframe. U.S. citizenship is required; candidates will undergo a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Technologies

• ASIC
• FPGA
• Microsoft Office
• AI

Benefits

• Career path with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Research oriented work alongside award winning teams delivering practical solutions for national security.
• Flexible scheduling with the option for every other Friday off under a 9/80 work arrangement.
• Competitive benefits package including 401k matching, flexible time off, paid parental leave, healthcare, wellness programs, employee resource groups, and more.

Compensation

• Salary range: USD 182,139 to 202,060 per year.
• Salary note: This range reflects typical compensation for this role based on experience and location; actual pay may vary.

Location

Scottsdale, AZ onsite

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to execute missions across multiple domains. The organization leverages a global team of professionals and emphasizes trust, honesty, alignment and transparency while delivering defense and scientific innovations.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans