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Advanced FPGA Engineer
Job Description
Bloomington, MN
Competitive Pay –Based on Experience
Advanced FPGA / ASIC Development | Defense Electronics Programs
About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jimmy Tallent
Technical Recruiter
As a proud U.S. Army veteran with an extensive 28-year service record, Jimmy Tallent dedicated two decades of his life to active duty and an additional eight years in the Army Reserve, contributing his time, talent and commitment to various vital aspects of military service. His journey has been diverse, spanning roles in aviation, transportation, and recruiting, allowing him to develop a versatile skill set and a deep understanding of the military landscape.
Originally hailing from the city of Chattanooga, TN, Jimmy embarked on his military career with a passion for service and a commitment to excellence. Throughout his tenure, he served in dynamic and challenging roles, which included the precision and expertise demanded by the aviation industry, the strategic logistics of transportation, and the interpersonal and leadership skills required in the recruiting field.
In addition to his rich military experience, he pursued and earned a degree in business management, further enhancing his knowledge and capabilities. With this academic achievement, coupled with his practical experience, positioned him as a professional with a comprehensive understanding of both military and business landscapes.
Today, Jimmy is excited to leverage his leadership, organizational, and strategic skills at Contract Professionals, Inc. Jimmy is driven by his commitment to excellence, his discipline instilled through years of military service, and his passion for overcoming challenges. He approaches every opportunity with the same dedication and integrity, which defined his military career.