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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) · 4 months ago

FPGA Design Engineer II

Simsbury, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking a talented FPGA Design Engineer II to join their innovative Product Design team. This role involves designing cutting-edge FPGA solutions for mission-critical defense projects, contributing to national security through the full lifecycle of FPGA development.

AerospaceEnergyIndustrialManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and Develop FPGA solutions with VHDL or Verilog, including simulation models and documentation

Conduct trade studies to optimize FPGA resource utilization, performance, and power efficiency

Perform synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis using tools like Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, or similar

Verifying functional and timing requirements using simulation tools (e.g., ModelSim, QuestaSim)

Validate hardware implementation using lab equipment (e.g., Logic Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators)

Collaborate with customers and teams to define requirements, interfaces, and specifications

Derive and allocate system requirements to FPGA designs, ensuring technical compliance

Qualification

FPGA designVHDLVerilogXilinx VivadoFPGA architecturesSynthesisTiming analysisDiagnostic toolsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

2+ years of experience in relevant FPGA design and development

Proficiency with at least one FPGA design tool (e.g., Vivado, Quartus, Libero, or Diamond)

Knowledge of FPGA architectures (e.g., Microchip, Xilinx, Altera/Intel, Lattice)

Experience with synthesis, timing analysis, and design optimization

Familiarity with diagnostic tools (e.g., logic analyzers, oscilloscopes) for FPGA debugging

Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a team environment

Eligible for DoD Secret clearance

Preferred

Experience in Verification and Validating FPGA Requirements

Familiarity with risk analysis concepts (e.g., FMECA, fault tree analysis)

Experience in analog, digital, or mixed signal design

Experience with schematic capture/PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer)

Knowledge of defense or safety standards (e.g., DOD, SAE, IEEE, IPC, RCC-319, JOTP-51)

Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, TCL) for automation

Experience with MATLAB, LabVIEW, or SPICE (e.g. Multisim, PSpice, LTspice)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Potential relocation assistance

Supportive workplace

Company

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)

Right For Your Mission Headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut, with additional locations in Graham, Kentucky, and Moorpark, California, EBAD is a global leader in mission-critical hardware and systems, delivering precision energetics and innovative explosive solutions that empower success in the most demanding environments.

Founded in 1836

Simsbury, Connecticut, USA

501-1000 employees