Principal ASIC/System-on-Chip Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026.
Do you want to be part of our team creating the highest performing space microprocessor ever? In this role you will work hands-on with System-on-Chip development, from design space exploration to implementation and validation to finished product.
What you will do
As a Principal ASIC/System-on-Chip Engineer, you will participate in the complete development process of space microprocessor System-on-Chip designs; from architectural design, through development and verification, to implementation and prototype validation. You will lead technical aspects of projects, including design space exploration and technical coordination.
Your tasks will include:
Design space exploration and architectural design of advanced microprocessors
Integration and verification of System-on-Chip designs
Implementation in target technologies, including both ASIC and FPGA
Technical leadership in development projects and contribution to company workflows
Who we believe you are
You enjoy working close to the hardware and take pride in seeing designs function on real devices. You are structured, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in complex development flows.
We believe you have:
M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
At least 10 years of experience of ASIC development experience, including SoC architecture
Experience of integrating IP Cores into a SoC with high-performance functions and interfaces
Extensive experience in RTL design, verification, and implementation
Hands-on experience with synthesis (Synopsys or Cadence), DFT, and physical design
Strong skills in VHDL (or similar HDL)
It is a strong advantage if you have experience in:
Hands-on experience from measurements and fault tracing on FPGA or ASIC-based designs
Knowledge of microprocessor design and the RISC-V or SPARC architectures
Experience from advanced ASIC nodes
Experience with radiation-tolerant or fault-tolerant design
Why join Frontgrade Gaisler?
Work with advanced FPGA and ASIC solutions used in real space missions
Long-term projects with high technical complexity and quality requirements
Hybrid work model, up to two days per week remote. A remote position within Sweden with regular visits to the office can also be considered.
Private health care insurance and regular health check-ups
Annual wellness allowance of 5,000 SEK
Central office location
About us
We are a world leader in embedded computer systems for harsh environments, with footprints in several parts of the solar system. We make a real difference when providing cutting edge products to support digital hardware design for mission critical solutions for space. Our customer base is worldwide in an exciting and growing market. When other companies say they "Think global, and Act local", we work on a much larger scale. What we develop is to be used in space and benefit humanity on Earth, thus we "Act local, but Think on a solar system scale”