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AeroVironment

Senior FPGA Engineer

Albuquerque, NM

$112K - $171K/yr

Worker Type Regular Summary AV is seeking skilled and adaptable FPGA engineers to work as members ... Citizenship due to contract requirements. Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package ...

CesiumAstro

Senior FPGA Engineer II

Westminster, CO

$120K - $160K/yr

We are looking to add a Senior FPGA Engineer II to our team. If you are great at what you do, enjoy ... CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any ...

AeroVironment, Inc.

Senior FPGA Engineer

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$112K - $171K/yr

Worker Type Regular Summary AV is seeking skilled and adaptable FPGA engineers to work as members ... Citizenship due to contract requirements. Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package ...

Sparton Corporation

FPGA Developer

Fairfax, VA

$94K - $156K/yr

Job Summary Logos is searching for an FPGA developer to join a multidisciplinary team implementing ... The is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

FPGA Developer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$99K - $225K/yr

As an experienced electrical engineer with a background in Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

FPGA Developer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$99K - $225K/yr

As an experienced electrical engineer with a background in Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract fpga engineer 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 the difference between Contract Fpga Engineer vs Contract Digital Signal Processing Engineer?

AspectContract Fpga EngineerContract Digital Signal Processing Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, FPGA design certificationsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering, DSP certifications
Work EnvironmentHardware design labs, FPGA development teamsResearch labs, embedded systems teams
Industry UsageAerospace, defense, telecommunicationsAudio, radar, communications systems

While both roles involve digital hardware and signal processing, Contract Fpga Engineers focus on designing and implementing FPGA hardware solutions, whereas Contract Digital Signal Processing Engineers specialize in developing algorithms for signal analysis and processing. The roles often overlap in industries like aerospace and telecommunications but differ in their core responsibilities and skill sets.

What are some typical challenges a Contract FPGA Engineer may encounter when joining a new project mid-development?

As a Contract FPGA Engineer, joining a project mid-development often means quickly getting up to speed with existing codebases, documentation, and team workflows. Common challenges include understanding legacy designs, integrating your work with ongoing development, and adapting to varied toolchains or hardware platforms. Communication with other engineers and project managers is essential to clarify requirements and ensure seamless handovers. Adapting to different verification methodologies and debugging in unfamiliar environments can also be demanding, but these experiences contribute to skill growth and industry versatility.

What are Contract FPGA Engineers?

Contract FPGA Engineers are specialized professionals who design, develop, and test Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) for clients on a temporary or project basis. They typically work for organizations needing specific expertise for short-term projects rather than employing a full-time FPGA engineer. Their responsibilities often include HDL coding (such as VHDL or Verilog), simulation, hardware debugging, and integration with other hardware and software systems. Contract FPGA Engineers may work remotely or onsite and are usually engaged through agencies or as independent contractors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract FPGA Engineer, and why are they important?

A Contract FPGA Engineer requires strong proficiency in digital design, hardware description languages (HDL) like VHDL or Verilog, and a relevant degree in electrical or computer engineering. Experience with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus, and debugging equipment, along with certifications in FPGA or embedded systems, are highly valued. Excellent problem-solving skills, adaptability, and effective communication are vital soft skills for collaborating with diverse teams and managing project-based work. Mastery of these competencies ensures reliable, efficient FPGA solutions and successful delivery of client-driven projects.
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Senior FPGA Engineer

Senior FPGA Engineer

AeroVironment

Albuquerque, NM

$112K - $171K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Worker Type

Regular


Job Description

Summary
AV is seeking skilled and adaptable FPGA engineers to work as members of a multi-disciplinary team supporting m multiple technology areas. Our Space Tech division develops high-performance electromechanical, electro-optical, control, and communication systems. These solutions include digital signal processing algorithms deployed using System on Chip (SoC) or Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) in combination with General Purpose Processors (GPPs) and microcontrollers.


On any given day, the selected candidate may be asked to:
Develop and maintain general-purpose and mission specific RTL/Firmware
Develop and maintain firm ware for peripheral interfaces
Analog to Digital Converters
Digital to Analog Converters
Serial links and communication interfaces (SpaceWire, SPI, CameraLink, 1Gb+ Ethernet, MIL-1553B)
Develop and maintain automated FPGA firmware platform build scripts
Deploy firmware to physical devices
Architect and develop firmware for space electronics, including FPGAs, microcontrollers, and RTOS-based systems.
Optimize embedded software for radiation-hardened and high-reliability environments.
Conduct system integration, testing, and validation of firmware in simulated and real-world aerospace conditions.
Support compliance with space industry standards (NASA, ESA, MIL-STD).

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.
5 years of professional experience designing using hardware description languages (VHDL or Verilog)
Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications
Some experience using Xilinx devices (Zynq, Virtex / Kintex) and toolchains (Vivado / ISE) and/or Microchip devices (RTAX / ProASIC / RTG4) and toolchains (Libero).
Some experience doing firmware development in embedded systems, preferably for aerospace or space applications.
Knowledge of (serial) communication protocols and standards.
Familiarity with multiple clock-domain digital design techniques.
Familiarity with in-system debuggers and logic analyzers.
Familiarity with designing and managing FPGA physical constraints.
Familiarity with Tool Command Language (TCL).
Proven, demonstrated experience taking VHDL or Verilog designs to a hardware environment.
Familiarity with the Xilinx SoC devices.
Familiarity with FPGA floorplanning techniques.
Familiarity with Xilinx System Generator.
Familiarity with other computing languages (C/C++, Python, Java).
Familiarity with verification techniques, including linting and constrained random testing.
Knowledge of RTOS, bare-metal firmware, and hardware-software co-design.
Experience working with hardware accelerators and space communication protocols.
Familiarity with other synthesis and simulation environments (Synopsys, Aldec).
Physical Demands
Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Frequent)
Ability to support field testing and integration assignments. (Infrequently)
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)


Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$112,500 - $171,750

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don't just build defense technology-we redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we're not building history, we're building what's next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there's no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data,sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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