• FPGA Design Engineer II

    Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense (Simsbury, CT)


    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. Click here (https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more.

    Job Description

    FPGA Design Engineer II

     

    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.

    Requirements:

    + Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

    + 2+ years of experience in relevant FPGA design and development.

    + Proficiency with at least one FPGA design tool (e.g., Vivado, Quartus, Libero, or Diamond).

    + Knowledge of FPGA architectures (e.g., Microchip, Xilinx, Altera/Intel, Lattice).

    + Experience with synthesis, timing analysis, and design optimization.

    + Familiarity with diagnostic tools (e.g., logic analyzers, oscilloscopes) for FPGA debugging.

    + Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a team environment.

    + Eligible for DoD Secret clearance.

    Preferred Skills:

    + Experience in Verification and Validating FPGA Requirements.

    + Familiarity with risk analysis concepts (e.g., FMECA, fault tree analysis).

    + Experience in analog, digital, or mixed signal design.

    + Experience with schematic capture/PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer).

    + Knowledge of defense or safety standards (e.g., DOD, SAE, IEEE, IPC, RCC-319, JOTP-51).

    + Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, TCL) for automation.

    + Experience with MATLAB, LabVIEW, or SPICE (e.g. Multisim, PSpice, LTspice).

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

     

    Why Join EBAD?

     

    + Impactful Work: Shape national security through innovative defense technology.

    + Career Growth: Access training and clear paths to senior roles.

    + Collaborative Culture: Work with a dynamic team to solve complex challenges.

    + Competitive Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive benefits, potential relocation assistance, and a supportive workplace in Simsbury, CT.

     

    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.

     

    Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value.

     

    Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world.

     

    Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) is a global science and technology organization with unparalleled leadership positions in attractive industries and markets. We are EBI, positioned to take on some of the world's most complex technological and scientific challenges in diagnostics, pet food science, and aerospace and defense.

     

    Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/)

     

    We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards. With that commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service, this cornerstone is the foundation of who we are as a company and our winning vision.

     

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