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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Digital ASIC/FPGA Design Electrical Engineer (I) to join an engineering team in McKinney, TX. In this hands-on role you will support digital hardware development for defense-related products — focusing on RTL, FPGA work, and verification.

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What You’ll Do

• Support development and execution of verification plans for ASICs and FPGAs
• Build and maintain verification testbenches (UVM) and related verification components
• Debug simulation failures and analyze waveform/log outputs to isolate issues
• Create and run test cases and support functional coverage activities
• Collaborate with systems, software, mechanical, and other hardware engineers to translate system requirements into digital hardware designs
• Participate in engineering reviews, documentation, and laboratory testing

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Qualifications

You must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field
• Experience with FPGAs (Xilinx/Intel-Altera), RTL design using Verilog or VHDL, and common simulation tools
• Fundamental understanding of digital design concepts (state machines, pipelining, clocks, resets, memory, interfaces)
• Debugging skills using waveforms and log analysis
• Familiarity with scripting (Python, Perl, Shell) for build, test, or automation tasks
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance — U.S. citizenship required (only U.S. citizens are eligible for clearance)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing UVM-based testbenches and verification components
• Prior exposure to ASIC design flows or FPGA design processes
• Hands-on experience with lab bring-up, board-level testing, or hardware debug

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What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on mission-critical defense systems and grow technical skills under experienced engineers
• Relocation eligibility (if applicable) and a comprehensive benefits package for hired applicants, which may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement match, paid time off, and employee development programs
• A values-driven environment focused on safety, collaboration, and innovation

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Location & Clearance

• Work location: McKinney, TX — this role is primarily onsite
• Clearance: DoD Secret clearance required; active clearance preferred (applicants must be able to obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance). U.S. citizenship is required.

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Application Notes

• Please be prepared to upload transcripts (include cumulative GPA and projected graduation date if applicable) when requested.
• Occasional business travel may be required.
• This position is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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