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Sr Principal ASIC FPGA Engineer (Sign-on Bonus Available)

This position leads the full lifecycle of ASIC and FPGA development, from defining architectures and interfaces through implementation, testing, performance analysis, and documentation. The engineer will establish technical approaches for major proposals, evaluate design technologies and suppliers, and help maintain and improve organizational engineering processes. The role supports advanced defense and space programs and may include subcontract oversight, proposal leadership, cross-company collaboration, and supervision of junior staff. It also involves applying program leadership practices such as earned value, cost-account management, scope control, and statistical process monitoring. This opportunity suits an experienced hardware design professional who can solve unusually complex problems, communicate effectively with customers and executives, and qualify for U.S. security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree plus 8 yearsExpertise in ASIC/FPGA architecture, design, simulation, and verificationU.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearanceExperience with engineering processes, proposals, suppliers, or subcontract oversightStrong technical leadership, communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to apply project controls including SPI/CPI, earned value, and cost management
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Listed October 7, 2026 · Verify details with the employer before applying.

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