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K2 Space

Senior FPGA Prototyping Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$120K - $225K/yr

Rowe Price -- and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government ... You will own FPGA prototyping, firmware enablement, first-silicon bring-up, and hardware validation ...

K2 Space

Senior FPGA Prototyping Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$120K - $225K/yr

Rowe Price - and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government ... You will own FPGA prototyping, firmware enablement, first-silicon bring-up, and hardware validation ...

K2 Space

Senior FPGA Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$120K - $225K/yr

Rowe Price -- and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government ... As a part of the team, you will be responsible for the development and verification of FPGA ...

K2 Space

Senior FPGA Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$120K - $225K/yr

Rowe Price - and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government ... As a part of the team, you will be responsible for the development and verification of FPGA ...

Quantum World Technologies Inc

FPGA UVM

Redmond, WA · On-site

$116K - $156K/yr

Job Title: Tech Lead FPGA Job Location: Redmond & Seattle, WA (Onsite for 5 days a week) Job Type ... Contract and Fulltime Experience: 8-15 Years (Note more than 18 years) * Should have some lead ...

Actalent

Digital Design Engineer

Seattle, WA

$60 - $65/hr

Experience with processor-, FPGA-, or SoC-based hardware design and associated toolchains. * High ... Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay ...

Actalent

Digital Design Engineer

Seattle, WA

$60 - $75/hr

Experience with processor-, FPGA-, or SoC-based hardware design and associated toolchains. * High ... Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay ...

Actalent

Sr. Electrical Design Engineer III

Redmond, WA · Hybrid

$118K - $159K/yr

Experience with processor-, FPGA-, and SoC-based hardware design and associated development ... Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay ...

Actalent

Sr. Electrical Design Engineer III

Redmond, WA · Hybrid

$118K - $159K/yr

Experience with processor-, FPGA-, and SoC-based hardware design and associated development ... Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay ...

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K2 Space

Senior ASIC Emulation Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$170K - $250K/yr

Rowe Price -- and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government ... Nice to Have * Experience with FPGA prototyping platforms (HAPS, Protium, custom FPGA boards)

K2 Space

Senior ASIC Emulation Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$170K - $250K/yr

Rowe Price - and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government ... Nice to Have * Experience with FPGA prototyping platforms (HAPS, Protium, custom FPGA boards)

Protingent

Hardware R&D Validation Engineer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$45 - $70/hr

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity for a Hardware R&D Validation Engineer ... Flash and debug firmware (MCU/FPGA), manage Linux-based test environments, and use command-line ...

Kapta Space

Senior PCB Designer

Redmond, WA · On-site

... FPGA, and high-frequency RF interconnects. * Perform full lifecycle design ownership -- from ... Coordinate with Contract Design Services partners to ensure alignment with internal engineering ...

Kapta Space

Senior PCB Designer

Redmond, WA · On-site

... FPGA, and high-frequency RF interconnects. * Perform full lifecycle design ownership - from ... Coordinate with Contract Design Services partners to ensure alignment with internal engineering ...

Entrada Ventures

Senior PCB Designer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$110 - $145/hr

... FPGA, and high-frequency RF interconnects. * Perform full lifecycle design ownership -- from ... Coordinate with Contract Design Services partners to ensure alignment with internal engineering ...

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Kapta Space

Senior PCB Designer

Redmond, WA · On-site

... FPGA, and high-frequency RF interconnects. * Perform full lifecycle design ownership - from ... Coordinate with Contract Design Services partners to ensure alignment with internal engineering ...

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How much do contract fpga jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract fpga in Bothell, WA is $164,682.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $145,300.00 and $186,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract FPGA?

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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Infographic showing various Contract Fpga job openings in Bothell, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, and 45% Contract. Highlights an 60% In-person, and 40% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $164,682 per year, or $79.2 per hour.

Senior FPGA Prototyping Engineer

Seattle, WA • On-site

K2 Space
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
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$120K - $225K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.

The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.

With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger — helping develop the solar system and build toward a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior FPGA & Silicon Bring-up Engineer to accelerate the development of next-generation communications ASICs. You will own FPGA prototyping, firmware enablement, first-silicon bring-up, and hardware validation, serving as the bridge between ASIC design, firmware, software, and system integration. This role spans the entire silicon lifecycle from pre-silicon FPGA platforms that enable early hardware/software integration to post-silicon debug, interface validation, and automated test infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Develop FPGA-based prototypes to enable early ASIC integration, firmware development, and system validation.
  • Build hardware platforms that allow software and firmware teams to develop before first silicon.
  • Support first-silicon bring-up, debug, and functional validation.
  • Develop automated validation infrastructure for silicon characterization and regression testing.
  • Configure and validate digital interfaces including high-speed Ethernet SerDes, SPI, UART, GPIO, and other peripheral interfaces.
  • Develop FPGA-based traffic generators, protocol checkers, and test applications for interface validation.
  • Debug issues spanning RTL, firmware, software, FPGA prototypes, and silicon using simulation and laboratory instrumentation.
  • Collaborate closely with ASIC Design, Verification, Firmware, Software, Systems, and DFT teams to accelerate product development.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of FPGA development experience using Verilog/SystemVerilog and AMD/Xilinx FPGA tools.
  • Strong understanding of ASIC development and digital system architecture.
  • Experience with FPGA prototyping for ASIC development.
  • Experience with firmware/software enablement and hardware bring-up.
  • Strong hardware debugging skills using JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
  • Proficiency with Python and scripting for automation and test infrastructure.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with networking, communications, or satellite systems.
  • Experience with embedded processors (ARM or RISC-V).
  • Experience working with hard real-time embedded systems (bare-metal or RTOS).
  • Experience validating high-speed digital interfaces, including Ethernet and SerDes protocols, SPI, and UART.
  • Experience with silicon bring-up using JTAG, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Base salary range for this role is $120,000 – $225,000 + equity in the company
  • Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/ coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks

If you don't meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!

If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

Export Compliance

As defined in the ITAR, "U.S. Persons" include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a "U.S. Person."

The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Equal Opportunity

K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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About K2 Space

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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2022

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