ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer - Early Career
Lockheed MartinJob Title
ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer - Early Career
Role Summary
Design, verify, and document ASIC and FPGA-based systems from architecture through implementation. Work includes architecture and logic design, system simulation, synthesis, place-and-route, timing and power analysis, and laboratory testing using specialized equipment.
Experience Level
Entry-level / Early career; suitable for recent graduates or engineers with limited industry experience (approximately 0–3 years).
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Develop and design ASIC and FPGA systems, including architecture and logic design.
- Perform system simulations and analyze high-level designs.
- Execute synthesis, place-and-route flows and perform timing and power utilization assessments.
- Develop and verify FPGA firmware and support HDL-based verification flows.
- Use lab and test equipment to establish operational data, run experiments, and evaluate results.
Requirements
Core technical and clearance-related requirements. Degree information is listed separately under Education Requirements.
- US Citizenship required and ability to obtain government security clearance.
- Experience with FPGA architecture and design on Xilinx/AMD, Intel, or Microsemi devices.
- Proficiency in VHDL firmware programming for FPGA devices.
- Experience with FPGA development toolchains (Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, Microsemi Libero).
- Familiarity with HDL simulation and verification tools and methodologies (Mentor Questa, UVM).
- Knowledge of digital signal processing functions relevant to radar and electronic warfare.
- Experience with MATLAB and higher-level code development (e.g., CUDA, OpenCL, Simulink HDL Coder, Xilinx System Generator).
- Digital board design experience for mixed-signal boards that support FPGAs.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
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.
