Microelectronics Design Engineer

Job Title

Microelectronics Design Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Microelectronics Design Engineer to join our team in a hands-on, on-site role. In this position, you will inherit top-level design responsibilities, including creating and integrating new functional blocks and interfaces, and working closely with system engineering to support hardware and software integration. Your work will directly contribute to delivering high-quality, reliable FPGA-based systems, primarily utilizing Xilinx Versal, Ultrascale, and Ultrascale+ devices. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a collaborative environment focused on innovative hardware solutions.

Education Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree is required for this role.

Certification Requirements

There are no certification requirements for this role.

Clearance Requirements

This role requires an active Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Work Arrangement

On-Site in El Segundo, CA.

Responsibilities

Inherit FPGA top-level design and be responsible for creating and adding new functional blocks and interfaces, including integrating third-party and in-house IP cores

Update constraint files, perform synthesis, simulation, and Place & Route processes to ensure timing closure and design integrity

Program FPGA devices, primarily from the Xilinx Versal, Ultrascale, and Ultrascale+ families

Collaborate closely with the system engineering team to support hardware and software system integration as well as testing activities

Support hardware and software system integration and testing to deliver a fully functioning system

Ensure design quality and timing closure through advanced FPGA implementation skills

Maintain detailed technical documentation of design processes and decisions

Work in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight, demonstrating strong engineering judgment

Required Qualifications

5+ years of FPGA and/or ASIC design experience

Strong Xilinx/AMD Vivado experience

Experience with Versal family devices

Verilog/SystemVerilog HDL proficiency required

Advanced FPGA implementation skills including synthesis, timing closure, and constraints

Active U.S. security clearance

Desired Skills

2+ years of FPGA design experience

Strong Xilinx/AMD Vivado experience

Verilog/SystemVerilog proficiency

Advanced FPGA implementation skills (synthesis, timing closure, constraints)

Pay Range

Pay range: $75–$115 per hour.

This pay range is based on qualifications and experience, and assumes all role requirements are met.

Why Apply

This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge FPGA hardware in a collaborative, on-site environment. You will play a key role in developing and integrating complex digital systems, supporting hardware and software teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions. If you are a motivated engineer with a strong FPGA background and a security clearance, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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