What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASIC FPGA Engineer position at General Dynamics?
Basic Qualifications
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience.
Clearance Requirements:
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
Role and Position Objectives
As an ASIC/FPGA Engineer for our Idaho Scientific group, you will be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for designing and deploying secure system solutions. You will contribute to FPGA design, simulation, verification, and documentation efforts that support secure, mission-critical products.
Key Responsibilities
Create test and simulation plans that establish functional criteria.
Define module interfaces and contribute to device design and simulation activities.
Contribute to system architecture, system simulation, and detailed design approaches for assigned work.
Support the FPGA development flow, including high-level design, synthesis, place and route, timing, and power or resource utilization.
Verify test results, analyze performance, and document designs and results.
Develop technical engineering products using established standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the ASIC/FPGA development life cycle.
Work independently and with a cross-functional team to complete assigned tasks.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly report information relevant to sound ASIC/FPGA design decisions.
Working knowledge of ASIC/FPGA engineering processes, concepts, principles, and design tools.
Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly, multi-task, and think creatively when solving technical problems.
Keeps current with relevant ASIC/FPGA technology trends and identifies appropriate opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Ability to communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions with project leaders and internal work groups.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Ability to clearly capture complex technical concepts in writing for both technical and general audiences.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven FPGA RTL development experience with a strong body of work in VHDL or Verilog development.
Fluent in VHDL or Verilog hardware description languages.
Fluent in embedded C or C programming.
Experience developing test bench simulations.
Experience with Xilinx Vivado and/or Altera Quartus software.
Strong understanding of computer architecture.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Active U.S. security clearance.
Working knowledge of applied cryptography.
Experience applying principles of cybersecurity to operational technology and embedded systems.
Experience reverse engineering hardware and software.
Knowledge of the secure boot process.
Experience developing RISC-V or other CPU microarchitectures.
Experience with PCI Express or DDR controllers.
Our Commitment to You:
An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security
Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-benefits
Location
The preferred work location is Idaho Scientific headquarters in Boise, Idaho, or Salt Lake City, Utah.
Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary Range
USD $103,585.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.
Company Overview
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience.
Clearance Requirements:
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
Role and Position Objectives
As an ASIC/FPGA Engineer for our Idaho Scientific group, you will be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for designing and deploying secure system solutions. You will contribute to FPGA design, simulation, verification, and documentation efforts that support secure, mission-critical products.
Key Responsibilities
Create test and simulation plans that establish functional criteria.
Define module interfaces and contribute to device design and simulation activities.
Contribute to system architecture, system simulation, and detailed design approaches for assigned work.
Support the FPGA development flow, including high-level design, synthesis, place and route, timing, and power or resource utilization.
Verify test results, analyze performance, and document designs and results.
Develop technical engineering products using established standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the ASIC/FPGA development life cycle.
Work independently and with a cross-functional team to complete assigned tasks.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly report information relevant to sound ASIC/FPGA design decisions.
Working knowledge of ASIC/FPGA engineering processes, concepts, principles, and design tools.
Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly, multi-task, and think creatively when solving technical problems.
Keeps current with relevant ASIC/FPGA technology trends and identifies appropriate opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
Ability to communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions with project leaders and internal work groups.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Ability to clearly capture complex technical concepts in writing for both technical and general audiences.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven FPGA RTL development experience with a strong body of work in VHDL or Verilog development.
Fluent in VHDL or Verilog hardware description languages.
Fluent in embedded C or C programming.
Experience developing test bench simulations.
Experience with Xilinx Vivado and/or Altera Quartus software.
Strong understanding of computer architecture.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Active U.S. security clearance.
Working knowledge of applied cryptography.
Experience applying principles of cybersecurity to operational technology and embedded systems.
Experience reverse engineering hardware and software.
Knowledge of the secure boot process.
Experience developing RISC-V or other CPU microarchitectures.
Experience with PCI Express or DDR controllers.
Our Commitment to You:
An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security
Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-benefits
Location
The preferred work location is Idaho Scientific headquarters in Boise, Idaho, or Salt Lake City, Utah.
Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary Range
USD $103,585.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.
Company Overview
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Salary : $103,585 - $110,000