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FPGA Engineer

El Segundo, CA

$138K - $177K/yr

El Segundo, CA (OR) Cedar Rapids, IA | Onsite Type & Duration: 06 Months | Contract * FPGA & ASIC Design Solutions team supporting next‑generation military GPS and high‑reliability digital ...

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The start date is ASAP for this 3-month contract position with potential extension. Job Title ... Seeking a hands-on FPGA professional to support digital hardware validation efforts by owning the ...

FPGA Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$65 - $116/hr

FPGA Engineer with ACTIVE Secret Security Clearance RATE RANGE: $65/hr - $116.00/hr W2 Contract ... Contract or Contract to Hire REQUIRED: Secret Security clearance issued by the Department of ...

FPGA Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$65 - $116/hr

FPGA Engineer with ACTIVE Secret Security Clearance RATE RANGE: $65/hr - $116.00/hr W2 Contract ... Contract or Contract to Hire REQUIRED: Secret Security clearance issued by the Department of ...

FPGA Engineers

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$144K - $199K/yr

FPGA Engineers Location: Austin, TX / Santa Clara Duration ... Contract BSEE or MSEE with 4+ years of experience Has relevant project experience in logic design ...

Staff FPGA Engineer

Reston, VA

$135K - $173K/yr

Low-level firmware (C/C++) development for bring-up and test Contingent Upon Contract Award ... FPGA interfaces and high speed busses * Experience with systems on a Chip (SoC) * Low-level ...

FPGA Verification Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$153K - $197K/yr

Mountain View, CA (Onsite from Day 1) Contract Must Have Skills: * Strong understanding of FPGA design principles and architectures * Proficiency in System Verilog and UVM verification methodology

Staff FPGA Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$135K - $173K/yr

Overview VTG is seeking a Staff FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) Engineer to support our ... Contract Award

FPGA Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$90/hr

... contract with possible hire opportunity. Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required Skills ... FPGA/ASIC design (VHDL coding) or FPGA/ASIC verification (System Verilog coding with UVM) Xilinx or ...

Senior FPGA Engineer (DOD cleared)

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$122K - $157K/yr

... or Contract Rate: open to Negotiation Benefits: including Health, Dental Vision, PTO, Holidays ... This role covers the full FPGA lifecycle from requirements and architecture through VHDL coding ...

FPGA Engineer

Melbourne, FL

$120K - $154K/yr

FPGA Engineer - Melbourne, FL - Onsite Contract position W2 position. • 10+ Years of experience in Functional Verification of FPGA/ASIC/PLDs • Expertise in Functional Verification, SV/UVM • ...

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Principal FPGA Engineer (DOD cleared)

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$122K - $157K/yr

... or Contract Rate: open to Negotiation Benefits: including Health, Dental Vision, PTO, Holidays ... This role supports the FPGA lifecycle from requirements and architecture through VHDL coding ...

FPGA Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$165K - $215K/yr

The FPGA Manager for our Products line is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of ... Review contract/proposals/opportunities, with emphasis on SOW, technical requirements, data ...

FPGA Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$165K - $215K/yr

The FPGA Manager for our Products line is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of ... Review contract/proposals/opportunities, with emphasis on SOW, technical requirements, data ...

FPGA Design Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$132K - $182K/yr

S. federal contracts. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES * Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE). * Basic MATLAB skill. * Experience with communication systems on FPGA or ...

Sr. FPGA Engineer

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$70 - $75/hr

Melbourne, FL - Onsite Duration: 6-12 Months+ Contract or Fulltime The Electrical Engineer designs, tests and documents safety-critical hardware. Responsible for developing and supporting FPGA/CPLD ...

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How much do contract fpga jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract fpga in the United States is $147,315.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $130,000.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Contract FPGA job?

A Contract FPGA job involves designing, developing, and testing Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) on a temporary or project-specific basis. Contractors typically work for a fixed duration, supporting companies in industries such as aerospace, telecommunications, and defense with their FPGA design needs. They are responsible for hardware description language (HDL) coding, simulation, verification, and debugging. Contract FPGA engineers may work remotely or on-site, often requiring expertise in tools like VHDL, Verilog, and FPGA development platforms.

What are the typical responsibilities and workflow for a Contract FPGA engineer?

As a Contract FPGA engineer, your daily responsibilities usually include designing, coding, simulating, and testing FPGA-based hardware modules to meet project-specific requirements. You will often collaborate with system architects, firmware developers, and test engineers to ensure seamless integration and to troubleshoot hardware-software interactions. Contract roles may require flexibility in adapting to new project scopes, coding standards, or toolchains based on client needs. Your workflow will typically involve rapid prototyping, iterative testing, and documentation to support deliverables within tight project timelines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Contract Fpga position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract FPGA engineer, you need strong expertise in digital design, hardware description languages like VHDL or Verilog, and experience with FPGA development and verification. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus, and simulation environments is commonly required, along with relevant technical certifications. Strong problem-solving, effective communication, and adaptability in dynamic project environments are key soft skills for this role. These abilities are essential for delivering robust hardware solutions, meeting project milestones, and collaborating efficiently with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

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Location: El Segundo, CA (OR) Cedar Rapids, IA | Onsite

Type & Duration: 06 Months | Contract


  • FPGA & ASIC Design Solutions team supporting next‑generation military GPS and high‑reliability digital systems.
  • We are seeking experienced and motivated Senior Electrical or Computer Engineers with strong FPGA/ASIC design or verification backgrounds to contribute across requirements capture, digital architecture, RTL design, verification, and lab integration.

Design & Architecture:

  • Requirements capture and development of FPGA/ASIC digital architectures
  • RTL design and implementation in VHDL or Verilog
  • Timing analysis and closure on high‑speed digital systems
  • Resource trade‑off analysis and design optimization

Verification:

  • Testbench development using VHDL or SystemVerilog / UVM
  • Functional verification of RTL blocks and subsystems
  • Support constrained-random, functional coverage, and best‑practice verification methodologies

Integration & Lab Work:

  • Hands-on FPGA/ASIC validation using advanced lab equipment
  • Work within secure, air‑gapped environments for system bring-up
  • Integration support with multidisciplinary engineering teams

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • Expertise in FPGA design and/or verification
  • Strong VHDL experience
  • Proficiency with Intel/Altera FPGA tools (preferred), Modelsim, Synopsys, and/or FPGA vendor toolchains
  • Experience with high‑speed digital systems, interfaces, and signal processing
  • Ability to work independently and communicate clearly in documentation and presentations
  • Strong hands‑on lab experience (non‑negotiable)