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CesiumAstro

Staff FPGA Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$128K - $165K/yr

We are looking to add a Staff FPGA Engineer to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup ... CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any ...

Chipton Ross

FPGA Design Engineer

Del Rey, CA · On-site

$80/hr

Job #219401 Chipton-Ross is seeking an FPGA Deisgn Engineer for a hybrid contract opportunity in Owego, NY. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) * Must have the ability to obtain a ...

CesiumAstro

Staff FPGA Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$128K - $165K/yr

We are looking to add a Staff FPGA Engineer to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup ... CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any ...

CesiumAstro

Staff FPGA Verification Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$128K - $165K/yr

We are looking to add a Staff FPGA Engineer to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup ... CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any ...

CesiumAstro

FPGA Engineer I

Austin, TX · On-site

$128K - $165K/yr

We are looking to add an FPGA Engineer I to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment ... CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any ...

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Sparton Corporation

FPGA Developer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$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 ...

CesiumAstro

FPGA Engineer II

Melbourne, FL

$120K - $154K/yr

We are looking to add an FPGA Engineer II to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup ... CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any ...

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CesiumAstro

Senior FPGA Engineer

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$120K - $154K/yr

We are looking to add a Senior FPGA Engineer to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup ... CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any ...

Geologics

Advanced ASIC/FPGA Engineer

Bloomington, MN

$75 - $81/hr

Advanced ASIC/FPGA Engineer Client: Top Aerospace and Defense company Clearance: Be able to obtain ... Bachelor's in STEM Rate: $75 to $81 (per hour on a non-benefitted W2 contract) *** No C2C, we can ...

CesiumAstro

Senior FPGA Engineer

Westminster, CO

$133K - $161K/yr

We are looking to add a Senior FPGA Engineer to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup ... CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any ...

CesiumAstro

Senior FPGA Engineer

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$120K - $154K/yr

We are looking to add a Senior FPGA Engineer to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup ... CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any ...

CesiumAstro

Senior FPGA Engineer

Westminster, CO · On-site

$133K - $161K/yr

We are looking to add a Senior FPGA Engineer to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup ... CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any ...

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As of Sep 6, 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?

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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Staff FPGA Verification Engineer

CesiumAstro

Austin, TX • On-site

$128K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead complex FPGA verification, debugging, and qualification activities supporting product development.

  • Evaluate simulation results and engineering risks while directing solutions that improve product performance and reliability.

  • Validate FPGA designs through verification planning, qualification testing, failure analysis, root cause investigations, and engineering change implementation.

Job description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Staff FPGA Engineer to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment, and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

In this position, you provide technical leadership for the verification of FPGA-based hardware solutions for products and platforms. This role contributes to product development by establishing FPGA verification methodologies, resolving complex engineering challenges, and advancing FPGA solutions that improve product performance, reliability, and mission success.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead complex FPGA verification, debugging, and qualification activities supporting product development.
  • Evaluate simulation results and engineering risks while directing solutions that improve product performance and reliability.
  • Validate FPGA designs through verification planning, qualification testing, failure analysis, root cause investigations, and engineering change implementation.
  • Develop verification plans, and verification review packages supporting engineering decisions.
  • Support customer meetings, design reviews, technical discussions, hardware integration, and product development activities by providing FPGA engineering guidance.
  • Evaluate FPGA, verification methods and technical requirements to identify improvements.
  • Drive initiatives that enhance FPGA performance, engineering efficiency, product reliability, design quality, and long-term maintainability.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • A Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited university or institution.
  • 8 years of industry or university research experience in the design, analysis, and implementation of FPGA systems at the HDL level. 
  • Extensive knowledge of digital logic design, FPGA architecture, hardware description languages (HDL), and digital systems.
  • Considerable proficiency developing FPGA verification environments for complex products.
  • Thorough understanding of FPGA verification methodologies, timing closure, embedded systems, and high-speed interfaces.
  • Working knowledge of the UVM Framework (UVMF), including developing reusable testbenches, verification components, and automated test environments.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
  • FPGA development, simulation, and synthesis tools, e.g. Vivado, Quartus Prime, ModelSim, QuestaSim, or equivalent applications.
  • Engineering analysis, version control, and collaboration tools, e.g. MATLAB, Git, Jira, Windchill, or equivalent applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
  • Experience with worst-case analysis, failure method and criticality analyses, and reliability analysis.
  • Familiarity with digital communications and digital signal processing.
  • Experience with board-level hardware design.
  • Demonstrated ability to work efficiently with a distributed team.
  • Proficiency with git source code control.
  • Experience developing firmware using agile flows.
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.  Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.  
 
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.