You will be the Senior ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer for the Programmable Logic Design team within Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC). Our team creates, prototypes, and fields precision engagement aerospace and defense systems for the U.S. and allied militaries, delivering cutting edge digital solutions that protect the warfighter.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Senior ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer you will act as a technical leader on one or more defense programs, shaping the architecture, verification and integration of advanced FPGA based hardware. You will translate system level performance, safety and reliability requirements into robust programmable logic designs, while collaborating with cross functional engineers to keep the program on schedule and on budget. Your responsibilities will include:
- Define architecture and design specifications for ASIC/FPGA components; write clean, maintainable RTL (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog) that meets performance, power and reliability goals.
- Develop synthesis, place and route and timing closure strategies to guarantee deterministic operation on target devices.
- Create comprehensive test plans, simulation models and verification environments (UVM, SystemC, Python based testbenches) to validate functional correctness and timing margins.
- Lead hardware in the loop (HIL) testing, board level debugging and integration with subsystem hardware.
- Conduct timing analysis, power budgeting and resource utilization studies to optimize device selection and FPGA utilization.
- Manage configuration control using GitLab (or equivalent), maintain version controlled repositories and ensure full traceability of all artifacts.
- Produce complete design documentation—specifications, test plans, verification reports and release packages—that complies with aerospace standards.
- Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, mechanical, test, manufacturing and quality teams to guarantee seamless integration and milestone compliance.
- Mentor junior engineers, championing best practices in FPGA development, verification and configuration management.
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,
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas 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 degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field from an accredited university; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience with FPGA design and simulation verification or a related discipline
- Proficiency in HDL programming with VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog
- Experience with Xilinx/AMD toolsets (Vivado, Vitis, Vitis HLS) and UltraScale design methodology
- Experience with FPGA simulation tools such as Synopsys VCS
- Strong understanding of digital design principles, including timing analysis, clock domain crossing, and signal integrity
- Experience with high-speed interfaces such as 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 be a US Citizen; must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
Desired Skills:
- LM/MFC design experience and missile program experience
- Experience with SystemVerilog, Verilog, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink; Synopsys Synplify, Synopsys VCS, NCSim, ChipScope tool sets
- Experience with Xilinx/AMD and MicroSemi/Microchip part families, internal FPGA fabric and IP
- Experience implementing NSA algorithms (e.g., AES, counter mode)
- Experience managing configuration control (GitLab preferred)
- Experience with Vivado and Vitis FPGA toolsets
- Experience with UVM and Simulink/HDL Coder integration
- Comfortable using digital oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, and other test equipment
- Experience with troubleshooting and debugging at board level, including FPGA validation
- Experience in full ASIC/FPGA lifecycle (architecture, design, simulation, verification, validation, integration & test)
- Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation abilities
- Controls and digital loop-closure application knowledge
- Networking proficiency with Ethernet switches, routers, firewalls, and debugging tools (tcpdump, Wireshark)
- Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Electrical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
