About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Aerospace & Defense.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Electrical (ASIC/FPGA) Engineer 1 to support ASIC and FPGA development for aerospace & defense systems. This role focuses on RTL implementation, verification support, and system integration working with cross-functional teams.

• Support requirements capture and define ASIC/FPGA digital architecture
• Implement RTL designs using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog
• Create and run simulations to support verification activities
• Support integration of ASIC/FPGA implementations into system-level hardware
• Document designs and follow established engineering processes

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What You’ll Learn

This role pairs hands-on work with mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to defense-grade design processes.

• Best practices for ASIC/FPGA architecture, RTL design, verification, and integration
• Application of FPGAs and ASICs in communications, security, and space products
• Use of vendor tools and modern workflows in a production research environment

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Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field completed by start date
• Experience or coursework in RTL coding and simulation (VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog)
• Experience may be from coursework, projects, research, or prior on-the-job experience

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Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ASIC/FPGA toolchains (Modelsim, Quartus, Vivado)
• Programming experience with C, MATLAB, or scripting languages
• Familiarity with revision control (Git/Subversion) and standard office tools
• Prior internship or project experience in firmware, FPGA, or ASIC design
• Strong interest in firmware/embedded design lifecycle

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $57,200 — $108,800 USD (good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels)
• Relocation eligibility where applicable
• Hired applicants may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, and other standard U.S. benefits; specific offerings depend on business unit and location
• Short-term and/or long-term incentive programs may be available depending on role level

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Location & Clearance

• Worksite: Marlborough, MA (onsite)
• U.S. citizenship is required. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (DoD Secret) is required; an active clearance is preferred.

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Recruiter note

Careertakes is recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our confidential client. We follow 3rd-party recruiting best practices: clear role scope, transparent pay range (listed above), and an accurate summary of required qualifications. Applicants may be considered for additional matched roles on the Careertakes platform.

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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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