ASIC FPGA Digital Design Engineer – (Associate or Experienced)

ASIC / FPGA Digital Design Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Company:

Boeing Space Intelligence & Weapons Systems has an exciting opportunity for multiple ASIC/ FPGA Digital Design Engineers (Associate or Experienced) to join us as part of our Boeing Electronic Products team at the heart of Boeings products to support advanced digital subsystem development in an aerospace environment in El Segundo or Huntington Beach CA.

Engineers may support ASIC FPGA or mixed ASIC/FPGA developments depending on program assignment technical specialization and organizational needs. Work may include requirements development and capture architecture support HDL development simulation synthesis FPGA implementation timing analysis integration troubleshooting verification collaboration and traceability activities depending on role level and assignment scope.

Programs Products & Growth Opportunities

Engineers contribute to advanced aerospace and defense programs spanning space aviation communications and autonomous systems. Programs may include next-generation satellite and space systems modules supporting NASA missions Space Launch System (SLS)-related technologies commercial and military aircraft platforms autonomous aviation technologies and emerging digital architectures supporting future aerospace systems.

Engineers support a broad portfolio spanning ASICs SoCs and FPGAs across multiple concurrent aerospace and defense programs. Collaborations within the broader organization include space and satellite efforts commercial and military aviation programs and autonomous aviation initiatives involving organizations such as Millennium Space Systems and Wisk Aero.

Department expertise spans requirements development architecture activities RTL design ASIC development FPGA implementation timing analysis verification collaboration integration support and system-level troubleshooting.

Engineers have opportunities to broaden across conceptual architecture requirements development HDL ownership FPGA implementation timing analysis verification collaboration subsystem development and integration activities while deepening selected technical specialties over time. The organization intentionally supports growth from focused contributors toward broader technical ownership subsystem responsibilities mentorship and technical leadership roles as experience develops.

Teams are intentionally composed of engineers with complementary strengths spanning architecture implementation verification integration timing and troubleshooting. The role is not intended to imply that every engineer must simultaneously be an expert in all disciplines.

Responsibilities
Support ASIC FPGA or mixed ASIC/FPGA developments depending on assignment
Contribute to requirements development refinement interface definition conceptual architecture activities and traceability efforts appropriate to role level
Develop HDL / RTL for ASIC FPGA and SoC systems
Compile simulate debug and troubleshoot digital designs
Perform and/or support synthesis implementation constraints development timing closure and tool execution activities
Collaborate with verification teams to support simulation debug coverage and integration goals
Apply timing concepts CDC fundamentals and integration considerations
Support broader system troubleshooting and integration activities
Communicate technical status risks dependencies and tradeoffs proactively

Behavioral Expectations
Operate with ownership appropriate to role level
Independently manage assigned scope and execution
Develop technical breadth while deepening selected expertise
Support peer development and technical collaboration
Build systems awareness beyond immediate design boundaries
Contribute to technical leadership activities appropriate to level

Associate Level 2
Independently manage assigned technical scope and execution responsibilities
Rapidly develop RTL simulation debug timing implementation and integration skills while building broader systems awareness
Participate in requirements refinement traceability and integration activities appropriate to experience level

Experienced Level 3
Own blocks or functional areas
Contribute to requirements development interface definition implementation support and technical closure
Support integration and cross-functional troubleshooting activities
Lead teams subsystem efforts and cross-functional initiatives

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed locations.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical Mechanical or Aeronautical) Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience with years FPGA ASIC or SoC digital design; or a BS and completed MS degree

• Experience with HDL development simulation debug and synthesis

• Strong digital design fundamentals (coursework in digital logic design computer architecture ASIC design flow VLSI Design etc.)

• Experience troubleshooting digital systems (debugging RTL design HDL/architecture)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experienced Level 3: 5 years of related engineering experience

• Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in EE Computer Engineering/Science or related field

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

• Requirements development and traceability experience

• FPGA implementation including constraints and timing closure

• Static timing analysis experience

• Understanding of timing fundamentals and CDC concepts

• Verification collaboration experience

• High-speed interfaces processor integration memory subsystems or SoC integration

• Mentoring or technical leadership exposure

• Familiarity with industry-standard tools and methodologies

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Typical Education/Experience:

Associate Level 2: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering computer science mathematics physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.

Experienced Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) computer science engineering data science mathematics physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift Work:

This position is for 1st shift.

Total Rewards:

At Boeing we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for Associate (Level 2): $98600 - $133400

Summary pay range for Experienced (Level 3): $119850 - $162150

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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