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HII's Mission Technologies division

$77K - $127K/yr

TS/SCI with Poly Level of Experience: Entry Level Employee Referral Amount: $3,000.00 Meet HII ... FPGA and ASIC designs. Candidates for this position will contribute to the team by utilizing ...

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FPGA/Asic knowledge would be helpful, but not required. Job is investigating COTS software protocols and adapting them. Current TS/SCI with Polygraph required InterImage Benefit Snapshot: 401K: up to ...

Emerson Group

Hardware Digital Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Product R&D has an immediate opening for an entry level Digital Hardware Engineer within our ... Own the full FPGA design, including logic implementation, data movement and analysis, testbenches ...

Emerson

Hardware Digital Engineer

Austin, TX

Product R&D has an immediate opening for an entry level Digital Hardware Engineer within our ... Own the full FPGA design, including logic implementation, data movement and analysis, testbenches ...

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How much do entry level fpga engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level fpga engineer in the United States is $86,381.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $103,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are typical daily responsibilities of an Entry Level FPGA Engineer?

As an Entry Level FPGA Engineer, you will typically spend your days designing, coding, and verifying digital logic blocks using hardware description languages like VHDL or Verilog. You may also set up simulations, assist in hardware testing on development boards, and troubleshoot design issues under the guidance of senior engineers. Collaboration is frequent, as you work closely with embedded software engineers and hardware designers to integrate systems. Over time, you can expect to take on more complex design tasks and contribute to the development of project documentation and test plans.

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

To thrive as an Entry Level FPGA Engineer, you need a solid understanding of digital logic design, VHDL/Verilog programming, and often a bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering. Experience with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus, and awareness of simulation and testing environments, are commonly required. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are valued soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are essential for successfully designing, implementing, and debugging digital circuits in a fast-paced engineering setting.

What is an Entry Level FPGA Engineer job?

An Entry Level FPGA Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) using hardware description languages like VHDL or Verilog. They work under the guidance of senior engineers to implement digital logic circuits, debug hardware, and optimize system performance. Their tasks may also include simulation, synthesis, and verification of FPGA designs. This role requires a strong foundation in digital logic, programming, and hardware design principles. Entry-level engineers often collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate FPGA solutions into larger systems.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Fpga Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 93% Full Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,381 per year, or $41.5 per hour.

Hardware Engineer 2 - 23339 (FS Poly Required)

HII Mission Technologies Division

Fort George G Meade, MD

$77K - $127K/yr

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Posted 19 days ago

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Requisition Number: 23339 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $77,379.00 - $127,000.00 Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly Level of Experience: Entry Level This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats.

Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners. Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe.

Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you.

Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 Job Description HII Mission Technologies (HII MT) is seeking talented engineers who are excited to work in a flipped engineering environment.

Our team specializes in reverse engineering and microelectronics trust and assurance. Candidates for this position will contribute to the team by utilizing in-house software tools to reverse engineer hardware assets provided by the U.S. government.

During the analysis, engineers will identify common hardware structures like embedded processors, DSPs, filters, transceivers, data links, and decoders and determine the operational parameters they were designed for. Candidates will be exposed to and learn about design techniques across a variety of domains such as cybersecurity, electronic warfare, encryption, radar, and satellite communications. Full-Scope Poly required at the time of application *This position is contingent upon contract award Essential Job Responsibilities Candidates for this position will be responsible for performing hardware analysis and reverse engineering of DoD assets.

Candidates will be expected to produce clear documentation explaining the components, capabilities, and features of asset systems. The use of HII proprietary tools, FPGA vendor tools, and third-party EDA tools will be necessary to perform modeling, simulation, and analysis of targeted systems. Effective collaboration with teammates to produce cohesive results and create improved processes is required.

Minimum Qualifications 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience. Must be a US Citizen. Have an active DoD Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph at the time of consideration.

Have experience with Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL. Have experience with industry-standard EDA tools and processes (synthesis, P&R, simulation, etc.)  Have the ability to learn new skills quickly Preferred Requirements •    Have experience with debugging interfaces (JTAG, SWD, etc.) •    Have experience with signal protocol analysis (RS232, CAN, PCIe, Gigabit serial, etc.) •    Are proficient with ASIC, FPGA, or SOC design tools (Quartus, Vivado, ISE, etc.) •    Are proficient with EDA tools (Synopsis, Altium, Modelsim) •    Have experience with formal verification tools and methodologies (OneSpin 360, Questa, etc.) •    Have experience with modifying hardware to perform non-intended tasks •    Have experience bypassing encryption schemes (power glitching, side-channel attacks, etc.) Physical Requirements May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills. Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

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