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Job Duties/Responsibilities
Lockheed Martin is seeking a full-time Early Career ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer. In this role, you will be developing complex FPGA designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and troubleshooting FPGA implementations. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of developing RTL code (VHDL/Verilog/System Verilog), generating self-checking testbenches, and managing configuration control using version control systems (e.g., Git/GitLab).
Must be a US Citizen. This position will require a government security clearance.
- Bachelor's Degree AND (0-2) Years of post-grad relevant work experience OR pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Experience in Hardware description languages (HDL) design languages, such as VHDL or Verilog, SystemVerilog, etc. demonstrated through successful academic projects or internship experiences.
- Familiar with FPGA design tools. This may include Xilinx Vivado, Altera / Intel Quartus, Vitis, Microsemi Libero, Lattice etc. demonstrated through academic projects or internship experiences.
- Strong understanding of digital design principles, including timing analysis, clock domain crossing, and signal integrity
- Effective communication and teamwork skills; ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Experience with version control systems such as Git
- Experience with multiple FPGA vendors such as Altera/Intel and MicroSemi/Microchip
- Knowledge of software programming languages such as C, C++, or Python
- Active DoD Secret clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $81100.00 - $150500.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years of relevant postgraduate experience, or pursuit of a master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with hardware description languages such as VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog through academic projects or internships
- Familiarity with FPGA design tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, Vitis, Microsemi Libero, or Lattice tools
- Strong understanding of digital design principles, including timing analysis, clock-domain crossing, and signal integrity
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Experience with version control systems such as Git
- Experience with multiple FPGA vendors, including Intel/Altera and Microchip/Microsemi
- Knowledge of C, C++, or Python
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- Ability to obtain a government security clearance
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout element, with a strong 401(k) program and options like an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance total compensation and long‑term financial security.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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