Senior FPGA/ASIC Assurance Engineer

TAP Engineering; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology engineering firm in Fort Meade is seeking an experienced Senior FPGA/ASIC Assurance Engineer to support DoD projects. This role involves evaluating FPGA assurance tools, applying technical expertise in development, and ensuring compliance with security clearance requirements. A BS degree in a technical field and 14+ years of relevant experience are essential. The position is full-time and involves working with advanced microelectronic technologies.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ full scope polygraph.
• 14+ years of experience in FPGA/ASIC development.
• Experience with research on microelectronic technologies.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in FPGA/ASIC development for DoD projects.
• Review tool capabilities and assess integration challenges.
• Conduct feasibility studies and analyze system requirements.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of the development lifecycle of FPGA-based systems

Knowledge of FPGA design tools

Technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science (or related technical field)

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science (or related technical field)

Job description

Overview

Position: Senior FPGA/ASIC Assurance Engineer

Location: US – MD, Fort Meade (or surrounding area)

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI w/ full scope polygraph

Education Requirement: BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science (or related technical field)

Experience Requirement: 14+ Years

The Senior FPGA/ASIC Assurance Engineer is a Subject Matter Expert in FPGA and/or ASIC development to support FPGA/ASIC Assurance efforts in support of DoD. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating various vendor FPGA assurance tools to ensure the tools function as advertised and provide FPGA assurance.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include applying expertise in FPGA/ASIC development and assurance to support DoD projects, reviewing tool capabilities, and assessing the potential benefits and challenges of integrating microelectronic technologies into practical designs and manufacturing processes. You will analyze system requirements, develop high‑level system architectures, and conduct feasibility studies as part of the assurance process.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ full scope polygraph
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science (or related technical field)
• 14+ Years of Experience
• In-depth knowledge of the development lifecycle of FPGA-based systems
• Knowledge of FPGA design tools, including various Place and Route (P&R) tools and libraries
• Ability to research, assess and report on targeted advanced microelectronic technologies, including FPGAs, Embedded FPGAs, and/or ASICs to determine benefits and integration challenges
• Ability to analyze and develop system requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures
• Ability to conduct feasibility studies
• Ability to research microelectronic industry technology advances and trends, prepare findings, and make recommendations to Government decision makers
• Technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills

Desired Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science (or related technical field)
• Programmatic experience from a systems engineering perspective and in risk management processes on ACAT programs
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes for complex technical development efforts
• DoD 8570 compliance

Contingency: This position is contingent upon the successful completion of security processing and favorable acceptance onto the program by the Customer.

Security Clearance

• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, based on current background investigation (SBI), as well as the favorable completion of full scope polygraph. Clearance and polygraph processing will be completed by the U.S. Government.
• Favorable Criminal History Check
• Abuse/Illegal Drug Use
• Credit Check
• Subject Interview

TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, General Business, and Education

Note: This refined description excludes unrelated postings and boilerplate content found in the original, and preserves the core responsibilities, qualifications, and compliance information relevant to the Senior FPGA/ASIC Assurance Engineer role.