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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Advanced ASIC FPGA Engineer - **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Pittsfield, MA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $128,854.0 - $142,947.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Electronic Design Automation, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, High-Level Architecture, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Vivado, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Fpga Hardware, Modeling and Simulation, Physical Design - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/16555196?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F16555196%2FAdvanced-Asic-Fpga-Engineer-Massachusetts-Pittsfield ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience., * Fully proficient understanding of ASIC/FPGA engineering concepts, principles, and theories * Fully proficient in the principles and techniques of ASIC/FPGA design including FPGA-to-ASIC conversion * Strong proficiency in VHDL for digital design and simulation * Hands-on experience with Microsemi and/or Xilinx FPGA platforms * Fully proficient with Vivado, Libero, Mentor, and/or Cadence EDA tools * Hardware integration experience with lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG debuggers) * Fully proficient knowledge of other related disciplines including PCB/circuit board design * Ability to mentor others through complex technical processes * Keeps abreast of technology trends in ASIC/FPGA and semiconductor design * Grasps and applies new information quickly * Fully proficient written and verbal communication skills * Ability to recognize and clearly report information relevant to sound ASIC/FPGA design * Fully proficient in Microsoft Office applications * Ability to think creatively and multi-task effectively * Fully proficient skill in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions * Working knowledge of earned value concepts and Cost Account Management (CAM) as they relate to program execution * Frequent contact with project leaders, internal work groups, external customers, and vendors * Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation, * Strong proficiency in VHDL for digital design and simulation * Hands-on experience with Microsemi and/or Xilinx FPGA development * Proficiency with Vivado, Libero, Mentor, and/or Cadence EDA tools * Hardware integration experience with lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG debuggers) * Ability to mentor others through technical processes * Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance within 18 months * Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field plus a minimum of 5 years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years relevant experience Preferred Qualifications * Active DoD Security Clearance * ASIC design or tape-out experience * PCB/circuit board design background * FPGA-to-ASIC conversion experience * Experience with project cost and schedule awareness in a program environment ## Description General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Proficient/Experienced ASIC/FPGA Design Engineer to lead digital design efforts using VHDL on an interim FPGA platform, transitioning designs to full ASIC implementation in collaboration with a packaging team. This role sits within a close-knit team of 5-6 engineers with a key focus on mentoring others through the conversion process. This position is on-site with up to 10% travel to customer sites. Duties and Tasks * Responsible for definition, design, verification and documentation for ASIC and/or FPGA developments * Determines architecture, system simulation and detailed design approach with emphasis on VHDL-based digital design * 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 * Reviews vendor capabilities, foundry technologies, device libraries and simulation tools * Participates in the improvement of ASIC/FPGA organizational processes * Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the ASIC/FPGA development life cycle * Contributes to 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 * Conducts hardware integration and testing using lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers * Collaborates with ASIC packaging team to execute FPGA-to-ASIC conversion * Mentors and guides engineers through the FPGA-to-ASIC conversion methodology and best practices * Contributes to the completion of major programs and projects * Supports program execution with awareness of project scope, schedule and cost objectives * Plans and executes project tasks for activities described above ## Related Videos - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [The future of automotive mobility: Upcoming E/E architectures, V2X and its challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/374-the-future-of-automotive-mobility-upcoming-e-e-architectures-v2x-and-its-challenges) - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree)