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ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer - E2

Lockheed Martin
October 20, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
ASIC Design Jobs, Level - Entry or Early Career

Job Title

ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer - E2

Role Summary

Join the Silicon Solutions team as an ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer developing microchip designs for space applications. The role covers architecture, logic design, verification, and testing of ASIC and FPGA systems used in space systems.

Position based in Cambridge, MA and works with cross-functional verification and engineering teams; requires eligibility for a DoD Secret clearance.

Experience Level

Entry-level / Early Career - minimum 1 year of professional FPGA development experience required; 5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for full ASIC/FPGA development lifecycle and technical collaboration.

  • Develop, design, verify, and document ASIC and FPGA systems.
  • Perform requirements capture, architecture design, logic design, and system simulation.
  • Execute integration and testing activities from lab bring-up to validation.
  • Support and present at technical design reviews and stakeholder meetings.
  • Collaborate with independent verification teams to ensure design correctness.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and security eligibility; preferred items listed separately.

  • Must-have: US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
  • Must-have: Minimum 1 year professional FPGA development experience.
  • Must-have: Proficiency in HDL (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog) and familiarity with the ASIC/FPGA development lifecycle (architecture, design, simulation, verification).
  • Nice-to-have: 5 years of professional FPGA development experience.
  • Nice-to-have: Experience with space-grade FPGAs/ASICs and tools such as AMD/Xilinx Vivado or Microchip Libero.
  • Nice-to-have: Experience with MS Project, JIRA, Earned Value Management System (EVMS), mentoring junior engineers, and AI prompting relevant to workflows.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.


About the Company

Company: Lockheed Martin

Headquarters: Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace and defense company that specializes in the development of innovative technologies for national security, aerospace, and space exploration. With a commitment to harnessing the potential of space, Lockheed Martin aims to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and advance holistic solutions across military and civilian sectors, focusing on future-ready technologies.

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Date Posted: 2026-10-16