FPGA Design Engineer

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Job Description

Job Description

FPGA Design Engineer

Location: Simsbury, CT

Reports To: Product Design Lead

EBAD is seeking a skilled and motivated FPGA Design Engineer to join our Product Design team. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of FPGA-based solutionsfrom concept and architecture through implementation, verification, and integration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FPGA design and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

The FPGA Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of FPGA-based solutions, overseeing all technical design aspects from concept through development and verification. Primary duties include:

• Development and maintenance of FPGA designs, including simulation models, and documentation.
• Performing design trade studies to evaluate FPGA resource utilization, performance, and power efficiency.
• Optimizing synthesis and place-and-route to meet resource and timing constraints.
• Verifying functional and timing requirements using simulation tools such as ModelSim.
• Conducting risk reduction testing and validation on hardware implementations using standard lab equipment (e.g., logic analyzers, oscilloscopes).
• Working with customers to define requirements, interfaces, and functional specifications.
• Deriving, allocating, and flowing down system requirements to FPGA requirements.
• Reviewing FPGA implementations for technical compliance and functional safety.
• Coordinating with project teams to successfully integrate FPGAs into target systems.

Requirements:

• Must have or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance
• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering , Computer Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in FPGA design and development
• Experience with FPGA design tools such as Libero, Vivado, Quartus, Diamond, or similar.
• Knowledge of FPGA architectures (e.g., Microchip, Xilinx, Altera/Intel, Lattice).
• Ability to perform synthesis, timing analysis, and optimization for FPGA designs.
• Experience with risk analysis techniques, such as FMECA and fault tree analysis, applied to FPGA designs.
• Demonstrated competency in problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators for FPGA debugging and validation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Verification and Validating derived Requirements in FPGA Design
• Experience with tools such as Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., DOD, SAE, IEEE, and IPC).
• Experience in analog, digital, or mixed signal designs.
• Familiarity with RCC-319 and/or JOTP-51 safety standards
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, TCL)
• Familiarity with tools such as MATLAB , LabVIEW, and SPICE (e.g. Multisim, PSpice, LTspice).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.