FPGA Digital Design Engineer

Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience. Must have FPGA experience.CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: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. Responsibilities for this Position Key ResponsibilitiesDesign of digital electronics including Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) development and circuit designResponsible for definition, design, verification and documentationDetermines architecture, system simulation, and detailed design approachDefines module interfaces and all aspects of device design and simulationEvaluates the process flow including but not limited to high level design, synthesis, place and route, timing and power utilizationCreates test and simulation plans that establish functional criteriaVerifies test results and analyzes performanceVerification and validation on target hardware What Sets You Apart:Solid understanding of electronics principles, topologies, and design methodologiesAbility to learn new technologies and handle increasing design complexityAnalytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on debugging capabilitiesCommitment to ongoing professional development in electrical engineeringEffective communication skills with ability to present technical concepts clearlyWe Encourage You to Apply if You Have Any of These Preferred Skills or Experiences:Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (OrCAD, Xpedition, or similar)Working knowledge of networking electronicsUnderstanding of System-On-Chip (SoC) design with embedded processor on FPGAExperience with application programming on embedded processorsAbility to "reverse engineer" existing designs and update functionality for new requirementsProven troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for complex electronic systemsUtilize AI for innovation, technical verification, and process improvement Our Commitment to You:An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s securityFlexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and moreSee more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits Workplace Options:This position is fully on-site.While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas, Virginia facility. Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary Range USD $119,941.00 - USD $133,059.00 /Yr. Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected VeteransJob SummaryID: 2026-74180Job Location: US-VA-ManassasRequired Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirementsCategory: Engineering-OtherEmployment Type: Full TimeHiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.