Advanced ASIC FPGA Engineer

Job Title

Advanced ASIC FPGA Engineer

Role Summary

Join the Idaho Scientific group to design and deploy secure, mission-critical ASIC/FPGA solutions. Work on FPGA design, simulation, verification, and documentation as part of a cross-functional engineering team supporting defense systems.

Experience Level

Mid-level. The posting specifies relevant experience expectations: typically 5+ years of relevant experience (see Education Requirements for degree-based pathways).

Responsibilities

Deliver ASIC/FPGA design and verification artifacts and support system integration for mission-critical products.

• Create and execute test and simulation plans to establish functional criteria.
• Define module interfaces and perform detailed device design and simulation.
• Develop architecture, system-level simulation, and detailed design approaches.
• Evaluate and apply FPGA development flow: high-level design, synthesis, place & route, timing, power, and resource utilization.
• Verify test results, analyze performance, and document designs and outcomes.
• Review vendor device libraries and simulation tools; recommend components and technologies.
• Produce engineering deliverables following established standards and processes throughout the ASIC/FPGA lifecycle.
• Contribute to program-level work and help improve ASIC/FPGA engineering processes.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, security and eligibility requirements, and professional skills.

• Minimum relevant experience: 5+ years (see Education Requirements for degree-based pathways).
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain Department of Defense Secret clearance.
• Proven FPGA RTL development experience in VHDL or Verilog.
• Fluent in embedded C or C++ programming.
• Experience with Xilinx Vivado and/or Intel/Altera Quartus toolflows.
• Strong understanding of ASIC/FPGA engineering processes: simulation, verification, synthesis, place & route, timing and power analysis.
• Ability to create test/simulation plans, verify results, and produce clear technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to learn and apply new information quickly.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree in a related field plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. No certifications were specified.

About the Company

Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems

Headquarters: Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Develops high-technology solutions, products and services for defense and scientific customers worldwide, including secure communications, mission systems, sensors, and ISR/C4ISR capabilities. Employs engineering, integration and program teams to support military and government missions.