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 (Engineering).

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 seeking an entry-level Electrical / Computer Engineer to join a growing Avionics FPGA/ASIC team in Cedar Rapids. You will work on design, implementation, verification and integration of high-performance ASICs, FPGAs, and SoPCs for avionics displays, computing, and networking solutions.

• Develop digital architecture for ASIC/FPGA/SoPC designs
• Write RTL and testbenches in VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog
• Build UVM constrained-random verification environments (SystemVerilog)
• Run synthesis, place & route flows and static timing analysis
• Perform linting, LEC and clock-domain-crossing analysis
• Verify designs using simulation, inspection, and laboratory test methods
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and validate hardware

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Qualifications — Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM major by start date
• Experience writing RTL and test benches with VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog (classroom, project, or on-the-job)
• Familiarity with FPGA/ASIC tools (examples: Questasim, Vivado, Libero, Synplify Pro)
• Understanding of data interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, I2C, Ethernet, CAN, ARINC-429

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Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of UVM constrained-random methodology
• Familiarity with DO-254 processes and design assurance for ASIC/FPGA/SoPC
• Experience or coursework in video and/or networking architectures
• Awareness of chip-level verification techniques (functional/code coverage, LEC)
• Basic risk management skills: identify, quantify, mitigate

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD (good-faith estimate for all experience levels)
• Relocation eligibility may apply
• Typical benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- & long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, and holidays (subject to business unit and location)
• Hired applicants may be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive programs where applicable

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Location, Clearance & Eligibility

• Location: Cedar Rapids, IA — This is an onsite position (primary work performed at the workplace)
• U.S. citizenship is required for this role due to program/contract access requirements
• Security clearance: None required for this posting
• Candidates may be requested to attend select interview steps in-person at a company location regardless of role designation

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Why Join

• Work on avionics FPGA/ASIC technology with a confidential client in aerospace & defense engineering
• Gain hands-on experience across RTL development, verification, synthesis, and integration
• Learn from experienced engineers and apply best-practice methodologies in a safety- and mission-focused environment

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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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