ASIC/FPGA/Hardware Engineer

Battelle is seeking an early-career ASIC/FPGA/Hardware Engineer for its Cyber Advanced Microsystem Solutions business unit in Columbus, Ohio. The role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to develop embedded security solutions for government and industrial clients, leveraging advanced technology and research capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Advanced Microsystem Solutions team to assess the security and reliability of electronic devices and systems.
• Perform digital circuit analysis throughout the design lifecycle using various techniques.
• Prototype and develop software implementations for research theories.
• Conduct technical tasks with minimal supervision, adhering to time and budget constraints.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions during technical discussions.
• Present technical findings to stakeholders tailored to client missions.
• Contribute to rapid prototyping efforts for Internal Research and Development (IR&D).
• Document designs and processes to support reproducibility.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 0-6 years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 0-4 years of experience; or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Integrated Circuit Design lifecycle including simulation, synthesis, layout, and fabrication.
• Experience in FPGA development flow including RTL design and validation.
• Proficiency in Hardware Design Languages (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog).
• Knowledge of hardware validation and debugging methodologies.
• Familiarity with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Xilinx Vivado.
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Must be a US Citizen eligible for a Top Secret clearance.

Skills:

• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility (preferred).
• Experience leading technical discussions and small IR&D tasks.
• Ability to build teams of technical experts for collaboration.
• Understanding of business product offerings and contributing to marketing efforts.
• Experience with technical proposal generation and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) creation.
• Knowledge in Machine Learning, Hardware Security, PCB Design, and digital design.
• Experience with electronic test and measurement equipment.