ASIC & FPGA Design Engineering - HYBRID

JOB TITLE: ASIC & FPGA Design Engineering - HYBRID
LOCATION: (HYBRID) Grand Prairie, TX
PAY RATE: $88.99/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: 4/10A-1st Shift

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Defines architecture and design specifications for ASIC and FPGA components.

• Writes clean, maintainable RTL using VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVerilog that meets performance, power, and reliability goals.

• Develops synthesis, place and route, and timing closure strategies for deterministic operation on target devices.

• Creates comprehensive test plans, simulation models, and verification environments using UVM, SystemC, and Python-based testbenches.

• Leads hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, board level debugging, and integration with subsystem hardware.

• Conducts timing analysis, power budgeting, and resource utilization studies to optimize device selection and FPGA utilization.

• Manages configuration control using GitLab, maintains version-controlled repositories, and ensures full traceability of all artifacts.

• Produces complete design documentation including specifications, test plans, verification reports, and release packages that comply with aerospace standards.

• Collaborates with systems, software, hardware, mechanical, test, manufacturing, and quality teams for seamless integration and milestone compliance.

• Applies knowledge of digital design principles including timing analysis, clock domain crossing, and signal integrity.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related STEM field from an accredited university.

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience with FPGA design and simulation verification or a related discipline.

• Proficiency in HDL programming with VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVerilog.

• Experience with Xilinx and AMD toolsets including Vivado, Vitis, and Vitis HLS, and UltraScale design methodology.

• Experience with FPGA simulation tools such as Synopsys VCS.

• Experience with high-speed interfaces including AXI, Ethernet, TCP/IP, PCIe, and serial protocols.

• Practical laboratory debug experience with high-speed oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.

• Familiarity with Synopsys EDA tools.

• Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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