Principal Engineer - FPGA/ASIC Design

Overview

Design, verify, integrate, and test FPGA/ASIC solutions for engine control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• rtl development
• fpga validation
• model‑based design
• asic design
• design flow
• verification

Tasks

-Participate in all phases of project, to produce detailed design documentation, verification plans and reports -Validate the FPGA hardware in the lab using test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and debug tools (e.g ILA, JTAG) -Development of model-based systems with digital engineering toolsets (MATLAB, Simulink and/or similar) -The verification of complex products that use FPGAs and/or ASICs to DO-254 -The design and development of all custom digital devices (ASIC or FPGA), to support RR electronic engine control units -Evaluate the process flow including but not limited to high level design, synthesis, place and route, timing constraints and power utilization -Develop RTL utilizing a hardware description language (e.g. VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog) and debug the design via simulation tools

Requirements

• phd
• bachelor's
• cameo
• fpga
• git
• python

What You Bring

-Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw) or similar SysML modelling software -Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering and/or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of experience, OR -Knowledge of systems engineering, and robust design tools and techniques coupled with the latest model-centric development approaches -In order to be considered for this role, you must be a U.S. Citizen -Expertise achieving timing closure on FPGA designs and generating test benches -PhD in Electronics Engineering and/or Computer Engineering -Master's degree in Electronics Engineering and/or Computer Engineering with 3+ years of experience, OR -Able to work with Windows and Linux development environment -Demonstrable experience in version control, such as Git, SVN -Experience in scripting with languages such as TCL, Python, Shell scripts -Experience of Actel & Xilinx tool flows to implement complete designs

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Benefits

-This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule allowing for remote and in-office days each week. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change based on business needs and/or changes in company policy. All hybrid employees must have a secure, high-speed internet connection and an appropriate workspace that complies with applicable information security and confidentiality requirements.

About Rolls-Royce

-Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse. -It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure. -Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors. -It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units. -Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.

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