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ASIC FPGA Engineer

Published Date: October 01, 2026
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc, 1 Plastics Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Job Description:

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) is seeking a skilled engineer to join our team, focusing on ASIC and FPGA development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Electrical or Computer Engineering, with a commitment to innovation and excellence in defense technology solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Define, design, verify, and document ASIC and/or FPGA developments.
  • Determine architecture, system simulation, and detailed design approach.
  • Define module interfaces and all aspects of device design and simulation.
  • Evaluate process flow including high-level design, synthesis, place and route, timing, and power utilization.
  • Create test and simulation plans that establish functional criteria.
  • Verify test results and analyze performance.
  • Review vendor capabilities, foundry technologies, device libraries, and simulation tools.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field plus 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 6 months of relevant experience.
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance within 18 months.

Skills:

  • 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.
  • Solid understanding of ASIC/FPGA engineering processes and design tools.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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