Senior Advanced ASIC FPGA Engineer - General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position:

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: 

As an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) / Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) verification engineer for GD-MS Space & Intelligence Systems, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for designing devices used in cutting-edge space payloads. 

 

“You can’t send a repairman up into space!”

Our job to make sure that our clients never need to!  As a FPGA/ASIC engineer, you’ll work on getting cutting-edge technology ready to function in space.  The systems you’ll design will be vital to our nation’s fundamental defense.  You’ll be working on state-of-the-art technology and tackling some of the most challenging technical obstacles- some of which have never been addressed before.  The space industry is continually breaking new barriers with respect to tech, speed and cost. Your job is to imagine, architect, develop and test GDMS ASIC/FPGAs to ensure the integration of software, hardware, reliability, maintainability, and safety so our solutions do what we say they will and won’t fail in space.

Here's why people find this work exciting:

1. Make a Difference: Our work makes a difference to the defense and protection of our country. Which is why you will need to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
2. You’ll work with Geniuses every day!  In this role you’ll get to work with some of the most intelligent and insightful tech leaders on the planet – and guess what – they want to share what they know.  They are accessible and want to collaborate.  Sometimes Geniuses can be ... unapproachable!  Our geniuses are anything but.  They want to collaborate and share what they know, which makes working here a mind-expanding experience.
3. Never the Same Thing Twice: The scope of this role is broad and varied.  To succeed, you’ll have to speak multiple disciplines of engineering to be able to architect solutions which consider all aspects of the design and constraints.
4. Solve The Most Challenging and Difficult Tech Problems. If you want to stretch your tech capability to the max - you’ve come to the right place.  There is no more unforgiving tech environment than space, and the tech challenges are enormous and exciting.
5. Work Life Balance – It’s still a thing: Yes, we’re directly competing against SpaceX and Blue Origin, so tech design also means meeting ever changing cost and speed constraints.  First to market is critical to securing future contracts which means you’ll have to be agile, flexible, innovate constantly and rapidly.  However, unlike other players in this space we still respect your weekends – work life balance is still a thing here.

 

Yes, we got a competitive salary, generous health and personal benefits, flexible work environment and your contributions are recognized and rewarded.  But we also have Algorithmic prowess.  We can dream up anything, but now it must be affordable which requires us to select and deploy the absolute best chip tech and software to make it work.

If this sounds interesting to you, we should talk. . .

 

Duties and Tasks:

• Responsible for definition, design, verification and documentation for ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) and/or FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) developments

• Determines architecture, system simulation and detailed design approach

• Defines module interfaces and all aspects of device design and simulation

• Evaluates the process flow including but not limited to high level design, synthesis, place and route, timing and power utilization

• Creates test and simulation plans that establish functional criteria

• Verifies test results and analyzes performance

• May also review vendor capabilities, foundry technologies, device libraries and simulation tools

• Contributes to the generation and maintenance of work products (i.e. plans, specifications, design documentation, etc.) used for internal consumption and/or deliverable to external customers

• Develops and presents requirements, concepts, designs, decisions and results to internal management, other organizations, teammates and customers

• May contribute to technical subcontract management that may include SOW development, proposal evaluation, source selection, technical oversight, and subcontractor work product evaluation and acceptance

• Reviews vendor capability to support product development

• Applies a strong understanding of the organizationally defined processes throughout the lifecycle of the program or project

• Participates in the improvement of the ASIC/FPGA organizational processes

• Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle

• Leads the research and analysis of data, such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application

• Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability

• Contributes to the technical approach on small proposals

• Provides leadership and/or direction to lower level employees

• Leads technical tasks for small teams or projects

• Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments

• Guides the successful completion of major programs and projects

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Contributes to the development of new theories and methods in ASIC/FPGA engineering

• Very strong knowledge of other related disciplines

• Very strong understanding of ASIC/FPGA engineering processes

• Very strong awareness of business objectives and Engineering’s role in achieving

• Very strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Very strong written and verbal communications skills

• Ability to think creatively

• Ability to multi-task

• Very strong skill in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions

• Very strong ability to recognize and clearly report information relevant to sound engineering design

• Very strong understanding of basic project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls

• Provides resolution to problems to a diverse range of complex problems which require the use of ingenuity and creativity

• Frequent contact with managers within and outside of Engineering

• Frequent contact with project teams across the company

• Frequent contact with external customers and vendors

• Occasional contact with Business Development

Salary Note:This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.Combined Salary Range:USD $152,367.40 - USD $169,032.60 /Yr.Company Overview:

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

 

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

 

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

 

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran