Advanced ASIC FPGA Engineer - EW Applications

Job Title

Advanced ASIC FPGA Engineer - EW Applications

Role Summary

Design, implement, verify, and support FPGA and ASIC solutions for electronic warfare (EW) systems within a defense program. Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software engineers to define FPGA architectures and integrate designs into lab-based testbeds.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Typical background: 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on the end-to-end FPGA/ASIC development lifecycle and lab integration.

• Design, develop, simulate, and verify FPGA designs using industry-standard HDLs.
• Define FPGA/ASIC architectures, module interfaces, and perform system-level simulation.
• Create test and simulation plans; verify test results and analyze performance.
• Support synthesis, place-and-route, timing closure, and power/utilization analysis.
• Integrate and debug FPGA designs in the lab; collaborate with hardware and software teams for system bring-up.
• Participate in design reviews and produce technical documentation.
• Evaluate vendor/foundry technologies and device libraries as needed.
• Support proposal activities and new business efforts when required.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, clearances, and eligibility.

• Proficiency in HDL-based FPGA development and simulation (e.g., Verilog/SystemVerilog, VHDL).
• Experience with FPGA/ASIC toolflow: simulation, synthesis, place-and-route, timing and power analysis.
• Practical experience with lab integration, hardware bring-up, and in-system debug.
• Ability to produce technical documentation and participate in design reviews.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable time after hire.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to classified work.
• Preferred: prior experience supporting Electronic Warfare (EW) programs.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field. Alternatively, a Master's degree plus 3 years of related experience, or 5+ years of equivalent practical job-related experience may satisfy the requirement. U.S. citizenship and eligibility for DoD Secret clearance are required.

About the Company

Company: General Dynamics

Headquarters: Reston, VA, United States

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that designs and manufactures military and commercial systems, including combat vehicles, weapons systems, shipbuilding, aerospace platforms, and information technology and mission systems.