Advanced ASIC FPGA Engineer

Acara Solutions seeks an Advanced ASIC FPGA Engineer for our client in Scottsdale, AZ.

• Responsible for definition, design, verification, and documentation for ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) developments.
• Determines architecture, system simulation, and detailed design approach.
• Defines module interfaces and all aspects of device design and simulation.
• Evaluates the process flow, including but not limited to high-level design, synthesis, place and route, timing, and power utilization.
• Creates test and simulation plans that establish functional criteria.
• Verifies test results and analyzes performance.
• May also review vendor capabilities, foundry technologies, device libraries, and simulation tools.
• Participates in the improvement of the ASIC/FPGA organizational processes.
• Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the ASIC/FPGA development life cycle.
• Contributes to the research and analysis of data, such as customer design proposal specifications and manuals, to determine the feasibility of design or application.
• Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
• May provide leadership and/or direction to lower-level employees.
• Independently determines approach to solutions.
• Contributes to the completion of major programs and projects.
• Plans and executes project tasks for activities described above.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an ASIC FPGA Engineer.

• Master's Degree.
• Highly proficient use and understanding of ASIC/FPGA engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• Highly proficient in the principles and techniques of ASIC/FPGA design.
• Highly proficient understanding of ASIC/FPGA processes.
• Highly proficient knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Keeps abreast of technology trends.
• Highly proficient awareness of business objectives and Engineering's role in achieving them.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Highly proficient in ASIC/FPGA design tools.
• Highly proficient in written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively.
• Ability to multitask.
• Highly proficient in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions.
• Highly proficient ability to recognize and clearly report information relevant to sound ASIC/FPGA design.
• Highly proficient in developing and selling concepts and ideas.
• Regular contact with senior levels of internal work groups.
• Works under limited direction.
• Contact with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams across the company.
• Some contact with external customers.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a "U.S. Person," as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.
• Active Secret Clearance.