Associate FPGA / ASIC Design Engineer – Summer 2027

Anysilicon; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE Corporation in Bedford, MA is seeking engineers for the Electronic Systems Development department to start Summer 2027. You will support design and test of prototype embedded systems, with work spanning FPGA/ASIC development and software/hardware integration.

The role requires a bachelor’s in electrical/computer engineering or related field, less than 1 year of experience, and ability to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance. Collaboration with government, industry, and academia is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Less than 1 year of related experience.
• Solid understanding of digital system design at the Boolean logic level.
• Understanding of basic circuits and electronic principles.
• Experience with HDLs such as VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog.
• Exposure to FPGA or ASIC simulation, synthesis, and implementation tools.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as C/C++ and Python.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support design and implementation of proof-of-concept prototype systems on embedded hardware platforms.
• Develop components across FPGA and ASIC technologies.
• Implement algorithms in software/hardware on embedded systems.
• Develop, integrate, and test custom prototypes in the lab.

Skills

Digital design

HDLs

FPGA/ASIC

C/C++

Python

Communication skills

Security clearance

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog

FPGA/ASIC tools

Job description

The MITRE Corporation, 202 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730

Job Description:

MITRE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services through engineering and applied research. We are seeking talented engineers for our Electronic Systems Development department, starting Summer 2027, to support significant research and development projects. Our work involves collaboration with government agencies, industry, and academia to create innovative solutions that enhance the nation's health and security.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design and implementation of proof-of-concept prototype systems on embedded hardware platforms.
• Develop components across FPGA and ASIC technologies.
• Implement algorithms in software/hardware on embedded systems.
• Develop, integrate, and test custom prototypes in the lab.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Less than 1 year of related experience.
• Solid understanding of digital system design at the Boolean logic level.
• Understanding of basic circuits and electronic principles.
• Experience with Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) such as VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog.
• Exposure to FPGA or ASIC simulation, synthesis, and implementation tools.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as C/C++ and Python.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense SECRET clearance.

Skills:

• Knowledge of digital design and electronic principles.
• Experience with FPGA and ASIC technologies.
• Proficiency in programming and HDLs.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and rapid prototyping.
• Understanding of signal processing concepts and MATLAB.