Engineering - ASIC & FPGA Design Engineering

Job Summary: Senior ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer Location: Grand Prairie, TX, 75051, United States [About the Role] Join Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) as a Senior ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer, where you will drive the innovation and deployment of advanced aerospace and defense solutions. As a technical leader within our Programmable Logic Design team, you'll work on mission-critical systems that safeguard U.S. and allied warfighters. This is your opportunity to directly shape high-performance hardware and contribute to projects with national impact. [Responsibilities] - Architect, design, and implement robust FPGA/ASIC solutions that meet stringent performance, safety, and reliability requirements. - Deliver clean, maintainable RTL code (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog) and manage comprehensive design documentation. - Lead synthesis, place and route, and timing closure activities to guarantee optimal device performance. - Develop and execute rigorous simulation, verification, and validation plans using UVM, SystemC, and Python-based testbenches. - Oversee hardware-in-the-loop testing, board-level debugging, and seamless subsystem integration. - Conduct timing analysis, power budgeting, and optimize resource utilization for mission-critical applications. - Maintain configuration control with GitLab, ensuring full traceability and version management. - Mentor and guide junior engineers, instilling best practices in design and verification. - Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, software, hardware, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure project milestones and integration success. [Required Skills and Experience] - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline (Master's preferred) - 3+ years professional experience in FPGA design and simulation verification - Proficient in VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog - Skilled in Xilinx/AMD toolsets (Vivado, Vitis, Vitis HLS) and UltraScale methodology - Familiar with FPGA simulation tools such as Synopsys VCS - Deep understanding of digital design principles: timing analysis, clock domain crossing, signal integrity - Experience with high-speed interfaces: AXI, Ethernet, TCP/IP, PCIe, serial protocols - Hands-on laboratory debug experience with oscilloscopes, analyzers, signal generators - Familiarity with Synopsys EDA tools - Eligible for DoD Secret clearance [Preferred Skills] - Experience with LM/MFC and missile defense programs - Proficient in additional languages and tools: C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Synplify, NCSim, ChipScope - Knowledge of MicroSemi/Microchip FPGAs and internal IP - Experience with NSA encryption algorithms (AES, counter mode) - Advanced configuration management in GitLab - UVM and Simulink/HDL Coder integration - Strong communication and presentation skills - Expertise in controls, digital loop-closure, and board-level debugging - Networking proficiency and use of advanced debugging tools (tcpdump, Wireshark) - Active DoD clearance [Benefits] - Work on high-impact, mission-critical defense projects with next-generation technology - Collaborate with industry-leading experts in a supportive, inclusive team environment - Opportunities for career advancement, technical leadership, and mentorship - Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and security clearance support - Access to continuous learning, training, and professional development resources [How to Apply] Ready to engineer the future of defense? Submit your resume through our Lockheed Martin careers portal. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. Join us and make a difference that matters. JSON