FPGA Design Engineer (Simsbury)

FPGA Design Engineer

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. To learn more, click here.

Job Description

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.

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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.