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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Advanced FPGA Engineer - **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Bloomington, IN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $168,840.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Computer Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), High-Level Architecture, Microsoft Office, Software Engineering, Statistical Process Control (SPC), SystemVerilog, Fpga Hardware, Reliability of Systems, Modeling and Simulation, Computer-augmented Design and Manufacturing, Physical Design - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-fpga-engineer-new-hire-sign-on-bonus-eligible-bloomington-mn--7af50a39-3bbe-469a-b2be-8b094009896f ## About the Role Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time 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., * Contributes to the development of new theories and methods in FPGA engineering * Strong knowledge of other related disciplines * Strong understanding of FPGA engineering processes * Very experienced with Microchip Polarfire FPGAs * Very experienced in utilizing UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) for FPGA verification * Very experienced using SystemVerilog for FPGA development * Strong awareness of business objectives and Engineerings role in achieving * Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications * Strong written and verbal communications skills * Ability to think creatively * Ability to multi-task * Strong skill in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions * Strong ability to recognize and clearly report information relevant to sound engineering design * Strong understanding of basic project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, CostAccount 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, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Audio Engineering, Bid Analysis, Business Development, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Component Selection, Computer Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Corrective Action, Data Analysis, Design Verification, Documentation, Earned Value Management (EVM), Electrical Engineering, Equipment Selection, FPGA, Leadership, Mathematics, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Performance Analysis, Place and Route, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Flow, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Product Support, Product Testing, Reliability Analysis, Simulation, Software Design, Statement of Work (SOW), Statistical Process Control, SystemVerilog, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, United States Citizen, Writing Skills ## Description General Dynamics Mission Systems has an opening for a Senior Advanced FPGA Engineer in Bloomington, MN. Duties and Tasks: * Responsible for definition, design, verification and documentation for 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 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 ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [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) - [How to Domain Model – An example from manufacturing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/742-how-to-domain-model-an-example-from-manufacturing) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)