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Asic Development Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Bachelors degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering * 8+ years industry experience in ASIC development * ASIC implementation experience to include: * Physical Design * Static Timing Analysis

Eng Sr Prin - Elec

Manassas, VA · On-site

$132.96K - $226.04K/yr

Bachelors degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering * 8+ years industry experience in ASIC development * ASIC implementation experience to include: * Physical Design * Static Timing Analysis

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What is the difference between Asic Development Engineer vs FPGA Design Engineer?

AspectAsic Development EngineerFPGA Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, VLSI, or related fields; knowledge of ASIC design toolsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Digital Design; familiarity with FPGA development tools
Work EnvironmentDesigning and verifying custom silicon chips in semiconductor labs or R&D centersDeveloping and testing FPGA-based solutions in hardware labs or embedded systems environments
Industry UsageUsed in semiconductor companies, integrated circuit design firms, and tech giantsCommon in telecommunications, aerospace, and embedded systems industries

While both roles involve digital hardware design, Asic Development Engineers focus on creating custom chips for high-performance applications, whereas FPGA Design Engineers work on programmable hardware solutions. Both require strong digital design skills and familiarity with hardware description languages, but their end products and development environments differ.

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Infographic showing various Asic Development Engineer job openings in Virginia as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 12% Full Time, 74% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.
Senior Principal ASIC Implementation Engineer

Senior Principal ASIC Implementation Engineer

BAE Systems USA

Manassas Park, VA • On-site

$132.96K - $226.04K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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Job description

Microelectronics Hardware Engineer

Job Description Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

Our Manassas, Virginia team has an opening for a microelectronics hardware engineer to develop the most advanced ASICs to support our Electronic Systems sector. We are seeking team players with strong interests in implementation (physical design, synthesis, constraints, etc.), VLSI, or DFT. You would be a member of the team whose products have been deployed in commercial, civil and national security space missions; including GPS, weather monitoring, satellite TV and radio, exploring the universe; most notably the Mars rovers, Spirit and Opportunity. Additional work opportunities would include electronic warfare technology to deliver superior situational awareness, even in the most complex battlespace – defeating threats long before they can be seen. With this job, you will have the opportunity to be an integral part of developing hardware from concept to deployment.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • 8+ years industry experience in ASIC development
  • ASIC implementation experience to include: Physical Design, Static Timing Analysis, EMIR, Layout (DRC/LVS)
  • Knowledge of revision control (git, cvs, clearcase, perforce, etc.)
  • Ability to script in TCL and Perl or Python
  • Current Security Clearance (Secret), or eligibility to obtain one

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Masters degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • 14+ years industry experience in ASIC development
  • Ability to lead an entire team on a design effort
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Self-starter and a good team player
  • ASIC implementation experience to include: Formal Verification, Synthesis, Constraints, DFT insertion
  • Experience in: Radiation hardened by design (RHBD) or process (RHBP), Designing custom circuits (SRAM, IO, standard cell libraries), Creation of custom circuit timing libs and EMIR views, Post silicon debug/test, EDA tools and flows (Synopsys, Cadence)

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.


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