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Geologics

Advanced ASIC/FPGA Engineer

Bloomington, MN · On-site

$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 ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

FPGA Developer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$99K - $225K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, USA FPGA Developer The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

FPGA Developer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$99K - $225K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

FPGA Developer The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills ... as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected ...

Sparton Corporation

FPGA Developer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$94K - $156K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Socket.dev

FPGA Engineer (Senior-Level)

Houston, TX · On-site

$170 - $240/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Design and implement FPGA modules and subsystems using VHDL. * Perform third‑party IP core ... contract documentation requirements. Benefits Package Cimarron offers an outstanding Benefits ...

CesiumAstro

Senior FPGA Engineer I

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$120K - $154K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

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

ENSCO, Inc.

FPGA Designer

Endicott, NY · On-site

$117K - $161K/yr

ENSCO Avionics is looking for FPGA Designers to a wide range of project going from IV&V to reverse ... None Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: Yes

K2 Space

Senior FPGA Prototyping Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$120K - $225K/yr

... in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers - we're mass-producing the ... You will own FPGA prototyping, firmware enablement, first-silicon bring-up, and hardware validation ...

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Roman Health Pharmacy LLC

Senior FPGA Engineer I

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

We are looking to add a Senior FPGA Engineer I 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 · On-site

$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 ...

Chipton Ross

FPGA Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$100/hr

Job #216829 Chipton-Ross is seeking an FPGA Design Engineer for a contract opportunity in Sunnyvale, CA. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) * Must have an active Secret Clearance

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How much do contract fpga jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 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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Infographic showing various Contract Fpga job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 45% Full Time, and 55% Contract. Highlights an 82% In-person, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,315 per year, or $70.8 per hour.

Principal FPGA Engineer (DOD cleared) with Security Clearance

VertuCom

Tucson, AZ • On-site

$111K - $143K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

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All Qualified candidates will be responded to in 24 hours or less Interim Secret required prior to start Employment type: Full Time W-2 or Contract Rate: open to Negotiation Benefits: including Health, Dental Vision, PTO, Holidays, 401K,etc Principal FPGA Engineer Location: Tucson, AZ Schedule: On-Site Clearance: Secret clearance or higher required prior to start Role Summary Seeking an FPGA Engineer to support the design, development, verification, and integration of FPGA solutions for advanced defense systems. This role supports the FPGA lifecycle from requirements and architecture through VHDL coding, simulation, place-and-route, integration, debug, and production release support. Key Responsibilities * Develop and verify FPGA designs using VHDL. * Support FPGA architectures for system-level applications. * Translate system-level requirements into FPGA requirements. * Perform simulation, synthesis, place-and-route, integration, and debug. * Work with circuit card designers and systems engineers to define interfaces and design requirements. * Support FPGA designs involving RF/EO DSP, controls, data links, embedded processing, processor interfaces, and gigabit serial interfaces. * Create technical documentation, including requirements, verification plans, and user guides. * Support internal and external technical reviews as needed. Required Skills * 5+ years of FPGA engineering experience. * VHDL coding and digital design experience. * Experience with Xilinx, Altera, or Microsemi FPGA devices and tool flows. * Hands-on FPGA integration and debug experience. * Experience delivering FPGA solutions into system-level applications. * Ability to support FPGA work from requirements definition through integration and test. * Secret clearance or higher required prior to start. Preferred Skills * Radar or image processing experience. * Embedded systems experience using ARM, MicroBlaze, or Nios processors. * Experience with gigabit serial interfaces or multi-gigabit transceivers. * SystemVerilog / UVM verification experience. * Experience with emulation platforms such as Veloce. * Strong technical documentation and review support experience. #cj

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