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Job Description

FPGA Design Engineer II

Location: Simsbury, CT

Reports To: Product Design Lead

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense (EBAD) is seeking a talented FPGA Design Engineer II to join our 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. This role drives the full lifecycle of FPGA development from concept to verification in a collaborative, dynamic environment.

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.

Requirements:

• 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 Skills:

• 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.

Why Join EBAD?

• Impactful Work: Shape national security through innovative defense technology.
• Career Growth: Access training and clear paths to senior roles.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a dynamic team to solve complex challenges.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive benefits, potential relocation assistance, and a supportive workplace in Simsbury, CT.

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.