> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3006852-asic-fpga-engineer-entry-level](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3006852-asic-fpga-engineer-entry-level). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # ASIC FPGA Engineer - Entry Level - **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Boise, ID, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $85,239.0 - $94,562.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), High-Level Architecture, CPU Design, System on a Chip, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Modeling and Simulation, Physical Design - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3d6790f9883a60f6 ## About the Role [Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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., * Working knowledge and able to perform all responsibilities associated with the position * Grasps and applies new information quickly * Ability to handle more complex assignments with experience * Shows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with little direction * Good written and verbal communication skills * Ability to recognize and clearly report information relevant to sound ASIC/FPGA design topics * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications * Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation ## Description Role and Position Objectives: As a hardware engineer for our Idaho Scientific group, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for designing and deploying secure system solutions through novel CPU design, crypto cores, purpose-built system-on-a-chip architectures, and hardened operating systems. Our solutions are the foundation for how military systems will remain safe and secure in the conflicts of the future. Duties and Tasks: * Responsible for definition, design, verification and documentation for ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) and/or 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 ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [Building a fully automated escape room](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/735-building-a-fully-automated-escape-room) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [How to Domain Model – An example from manufacturing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/742-how-to-domain-model-an-example-from-manufacturing) ## 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) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 171: AI in disguise, Doomed tech and system prompts](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/594-dev-digest-171-ai-in-disguise-doomed-tech-and-system-prompts) - [Dev Digest 201: Don't Stop Thinking, AI Slop vs. OSS Security, Rank Things](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/674-dev-digest-201-don-t-stop-thinking-ai-slop-vs-oss-security-rank-things) - [Dev Digest 166: Sycophancy, Zip bombs and AI Native Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/585-dev-digest-166-sycophancy-zip-bombs-and-ai-native-development)