Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. ยท 1 week ago
Senior FPGA Design Engineer
Simsbury, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expEnsign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking a talented Senior FPGA Design Engineer to join their innovative Product Design team in Simsbury, CT. This role offers the opportunity to design cutting-edge FPGA solutions for mission-critical defense projects, contributing to national security.
BiotechnologyIndustrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
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
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
8+ 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
Strong Mentoring and Coaching Skills
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 Industries, Inc.
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brad Ellis
President and CEO
Brendan Kehoe
Chief Information Officer
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