FPGA Engineer

As an FPGA Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems, you will be involved in designing secure products from start to finish. This includes system architecture, requirements allocation, and product release. You’ll work with various tools and languages, ensuring your designs are innovative and efficient.

To apply for the FPGA Engineer position at General Dynamics Mission Systems, candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field, plus a minimum of two years’ experience, or a Master’s degree. Familiarity with VHDL, Verilog, and FPGA design is highly preferred.

Yes, a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at the time of hire for the FPGA Engineer position at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Selected applicants will undergo a U.S. Government security investigation as part of the hiring process.

Candidates for the FPGA Engineer role at General Dynamics Mission Systems should have experience with development tools such as Vivado or similar, and be proficient in languages such as VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVerilog. Familiarity with Git for version control and CI/CD workflows for FPGA is also beneficial.

As an FPGA Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems, you can expect a robust benefits package, which includes competitive healthcare options, 401k matching, generous paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects you've worked on, the tools you used, and the outcomes. Highlight your knowledge of VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog, and how you've applied these skills to produce efficient FPGA designs.

In your response, explain the importance of timing analysis and describe your process for ensuring timing closure. Discuss tools you’ve used and any challenges you've faced, emphasizing how you overcame them.

Discuss your methods for staying informed, such as following industry publications, attending conferences, or engaging with online communities. Mention specific technologies or innovations that excite you and could impact your work at General Dynamics Mission Systems.

Share your experiences with different types of Multi-Gigabit Transceivers you've worked with. Detail a project where you utilized them, including the design challenges you faced and how you successfully implemented them in your design.

Describe the project's scope, the memory types used, and the design considerations you had to account for. Emphasize your ability to troubleshoot any issues that arose during implementation.

Emphasize the importance of understanding both performance needs and cost constraints. Discuss how you prioritize these factors and ensure that requirements are realistic and achievable throughout the design process.

Illustrate your communication skills by discussing specific instances where you effectively collaborated with other engineers or departments. Highlight how these interactions led to successful project outcomes.

Detail your proficiency level, focusing on specific projects or contexts in which you've applied these languages. Share any challenges encountered and how you resolved them.

Discuss your understanding of CI/CD processes and their significance in the context of FPGA development. Share experiences implementing these practices in past projects and the benefits they provided in terms of efficiency and quality.

Outline your debugging methodology, providing steps you typically take when faced with complex issues. Mention any tools or techniques you find particularly effective in troubleshooting FPGA designs.