FPGA Design Engineer II

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.

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.

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Why Join EBAD?

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.