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Knowledge or exposure to basic FPGA design tools for Altera or AMD (Xilinx) * Coursework in digital logic and reconfigurable logic design L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity ...

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Knowledge or exposure to basic FPGA design tools for Altera or AMD (Xilinx) * Coursework in digital logic and reconfigurable logic design L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity ...

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Intern, Electrical Engineer - FPGA

Palm Bay, FL · On-site

$16 - $21.25/hr

Knowledge or exposure to basic FPGA design tools for Altera or AMD (Xilinx) * Coursework in digital logic and reconfigurable logic design L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity ...

$119K - $157K/yr

Familiarity with Intel (formerly Altera) Quartus, Xilinx Vivado design tools, Lattice iCEcube2 software. * Practical skills for bench-level work, including the ability to configure test equipment to ...

Lead Electrical Systems Engineer

Shalimar, FL · On-site

$131K - $137K/yr

Support complex system co-designs utilizing high-performance Xilinx/AMD Zynq SoCs, Altera FPGAs, soft-core processors (MicroBlaze), and complex network architectures (bare-metal, RTOS-based, UDP/IP ...

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How much do altera jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for altera in Florida is $158,529.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $140,900.00 and $174,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Altera job?

An Altera job typically refers to roles related to Altera, a company specializing in programmable logic devices, now part of Intel. Positions may include FPGA design engineers, software developers, or hardware engineers working on field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and other semiconductor technologies. These roles often involve developing, testing, and optimizing digital circuits and systems. Employees in Altera-related jobs work on cutting-edge technology for industries like telecommunications, automotive, and data centers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Altera (now Intel FPGA) engineer, and why are they important?

To succeed as an Altera (Intel FPGA) Engineer, you need a solid background in digital logic design, hardware description languages (HDLs) like VHDL or Verilog, and a relevant degree in electrical or computer engineering. Familiarity with Altera Quartus Prime software, ModelSim, and FPGA development boards is typically required, along with certifications in FPGA design being advantageous. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration set standout professionals apart in this field. These skills and qualifications enable engineers to efficiently develop, test, and implement reliable FPGA solutions for complex hardware applications.

What are some common challenges faced by Altera FPGA engineers during the development cycle?

Altera FPGA engineers often encounter challenges related to optimizing code for performance and resource utilization, especially when working with complex designs or tight timing constraints. Debugging and verifying designs can also be demanding, as issues may only become apparent during hardware testing. Collaboration with hardware and software teams is essential to ensure smooth integration, which requires strong communication and documentation skills. Staying updated with evolving toolchains and new device architectures is also important for success in this role.

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Infographic showing various Altera job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% Internship, 84% Full Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $158,529 per year, or $76.2 per hour.

Intern, Electrical Engineer - FPGA

L3Harris

Palm Bay, FL

$16 - $21.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Intern, Electrical Engineer - FPGA

Job ID: 42520

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris currently has an opening for an internship in the FPGA Design Department. In this role you will learn how to code and design high speed FPGA logic in support of military aircraft processing products. The intern will learn full life cycle product development and work with senior design engineers to learn state-of-the-art FPGA implementation.

Essential Functions:

  • Generate design concepts and architectures to satisfy performance requirements
  • Design sub-systems and modules, with emphasis on digital circuits and FPGA code, coordinating integration with other Engineering disciplines
  • Ensure the FPGA simulations verify performance, then integrate and test the FPGA on the circuit card assembly.
  • Support the full life cycle development and integration of VHDL into different families of FPGAs.
  • Experience coding in VHDL and modeling algorithms, simulating, and integrating multiple FPGA-based modules
  • Support the bench-level system integration with hardware, software, and other FPGA designs
  • Support qualification and production test in the event of test failures
  • Support customer with use and troubleshooting of fielded products
  • Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a Security Clearance

Qualifications:

  • To be eligible, candidate's must be pursuing Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree or a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science degree or related technical degree at an accredited university.

Preferred Skills:

  • Knowledge or exposure to basic FPGA design tools for Altera or AMD (Xilinx)
  • Coursework in digital logic and reconfigurable logic design

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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