ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer Sr Stf - E5

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Job Description
You will be the ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer for the Hardware Engineering team at Lockheed Martin  Missiles and Fire Control (MFC). Our team delivers precision engagement aerospace and defense systems, designing, building and fielding the electrical hardware that powers missiles, sensors and other mission critical subsystems for the United States and allied militaries.

 

What You Will Be Doing

 

As the ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer you will own the end‑to‑end development of complex, multi‑function FPGA modules. You’ll work side‑by‑side with software, hardware, and systems engineers to shape architecture, define requirements, and drive designs from concept through production. You’ll also serve as a technical mentor, guiding less‑experienced engineers and fostering cross‑disciplinary collaboration. Your responsibilities will include:

Architecting complex FPGA designs, including specification, design, verification, and implementationDeveloping trade studies to select an FPGA solution optimized for device utilization, power and thermal requirementsCollaborating with cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, and systems engineering to develop an optimal architecture and develop FPGA requirementsCollaborating with the team through the Design Architecture development processLeading investigations to understand complex programmable logic problems and providing innovative and ingenious solutionsActing independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the implementation of operational productsMentoring less experienced engineers on our team and collaborating with other engineering disciplinesWorking with technical and manufacturing support personnel to ensure successful product development and production 

Why Join Us

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

 

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

 

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Andover, MA. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location.

 

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. 

Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education

HDL programming experience with VHDL, Verilog, and/or System Verilog.

Experience in Hardware-Software Integration and Validation.

Experience with Xilinx FPGAs and related toolsets such as Vivado.

Experience with FPGA simulation tools and languages such as Synopsys VCS and SystemVerilog.

Strong understanding of digital design principles, including timing analysis, clock domain crossing, and signal integrity.

Extensive experience with troubleshooting designs and resolving integration issues.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Candidate must be eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance and be able to obtain at least an Interim Secret Clearance before starting the position, therefore you must be a US Citizen.

Desired Skills
Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related technical field.

Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance

Significant relevant experience in the defense electronics industry, including FPGA development for RF systems.

Experience with version control systems, such as Git

Experience with multiple FPGA vendors, such as Altera or Microchip

Knowledge of software programming languages, such as C, C++, or Python

Experience with debugging and troubleshooting complex digital systems

Knowledge of UVM and experience with UVM-based verification methodologies

Experience with the MFC DAR process

Experience with Missile systems

Experience with Missile Safety

Extensive experience with troubleshooting designs and resolving integration issues in a production or manufacturing environment.

Expertise with datalink or T/R module architecture.

Expertise with technical documentation such as specifications, schematic drawings, and test data.

Experience with customer interface including technical presentations.

Ability to lead failure investigations on production and/or technical issues.

Ability work in a team collaborative environment especially with manufacturing and industrial engineers and/or operator on production support.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.