Advanced FPGA Engineer

Bloomington, MN
Competitive Pay – Based on Experience
Advanced FPGA / ASIC Development | Defense Electronics Programs

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced FPGA engineer looking to work on advanced defense electronics and mission-critical hardware systems. In this role, you’ll contribute across the full FPGA/ASIC development lifecycle, including architecture definition, simulation, verification, integration, and technical leadership.

You’ll work within highly collaborative engineering teams developing sophisticated electronic systems that support cutting-edge national defense technologies.

• Define, design, verify, and document FPGA and/or ASIC developments
• Develop system architectures and detailed design approaches
• Define module interfaces and device-level simulations
• Execute FPGA/ASIC development processes including:
  • High-level design
  • Synthesis
  • Place and route
  • Timing analysis
  • Power utilization analysis
• Create test and simulation plans to validate functionality and performance
• Verify test results and analyze hardware/system performance
• Support component selection and equipment evaluation based on reliability and performance requirements
• Review vendor technologies, device libraries, foundry capabilities, and simulation tools
• Contribute to process improvements within FPGA/ASIC engineering organizations
• Support engineering lifecycle processes using established standards, procedures, and tools
• Research and analyze technical requirements and design feasibility
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers when needed
• Plan and execute project tasks independently with limited supervision

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Related STEM discipline
• 5+ years of relevant FPGA/ASIC engineering experience
  • OR Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience
• Strong background in FPGA architecture, design, and verification
• Experience with FPGA design tools and simulation environments
• Understanding of full FPGA/ASIC development lifecycle
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• FPGA system architecture development
• Device simulation and verification
• Timing closure and power optimization
• Hardware integration and performance analysis
• Experience working within complex defense or embedded systems environments
• Ability to communicate technical issues, impacts, and corrective actions clearly
• Strong multitasking and project execution skills
• Ability to independently solve complex engineering problems
• Creative thinking and innovation mindset

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Ability to work in collaborative engineering and secure development environments
• Comfortable interfacing with internal teams and external customers when required

• Work on advanced FPGA and ASIC technologies supporting critical defense programs
• Opportunity to contribute across the complete hardware development lifecycle
• Exposure to sophisticated embedded systems and mission-critical electronics
• Collaborative engineering environment with highly skilled technical teams
• Long-term career growth in FPGA, embedded hardware, and defense electronics engineering
• Opportunity to support cutting-edge technologies and innovation initiatives
• Stable defense industry programs with challenging and rewarding technical work