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Fpga Programmer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

FPGA Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$152K - $196K/yr

S. Government Security Clearance FPGA Engineer The EndoSec FPGA Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and maintenance of IP cores and FPGA-based systems used in hardware ...

Lead FPGA Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$183K - $230K/yr

Lead FPGA Engineer Department: Avionics Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Reporting To: Jake Peery Compensation: $183,000 - $230,000 / year Description Venturi Astrolab, Inc ...

Lead FPGA Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · Hybrid

$132K - $169K/yr

The Lead FPGA Engineer will lead the FPGA Engineering group and participate in all aspects of the development and test of Avionics FPGA RTL designs for Astrolab rovers. The ideal candidate has 10+ ...

FPGA Engineer II

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$136K - $175K/yr

FPGA ENGINEER II We are currently seeking an FPGA Engineer II for a future opening to join our FPGA team based out of Long Beach, CA. This team supports our Space Systems division, and leads cutting ...

Lead FPGA Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · Hybrid

$183K - $230K/yr

The Lead FPGA Engineer will lead the FPGA Engineering group and participate in all aspects of the development and test of Avionics FPGA RTL designs for Astrolab rovers. The ideal candidate has 10+ ...

FPGA Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$152K - $195K/yr

S. Government Security Clearance FPGA Engineer The EndoSec FPGA Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and maintenance of IP cores and FPGA-based systems used in hardware ...

Sr. FPGA Engineer I

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$136K - $175K/yr

SENIOR FPGA ENGINEER I We are currently seeking a Sr. FPGA Engineer I for a future opening to join our FPGA team based out of Long Beach, CA. This team supports our Space Systems division, and leads ...

FPGA Engineer II

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$136K - $175K/yr

FPGA ENGINEER II We are currently seeking an FPGA Engineer II for a future opening to join our FPGA team based out of Long Beach, CA. This team supports our Space Systems division, and leads cutting ...

FPGA Engineers

Santa Clara, CA

$144K - $199K/yr

FPGA Engineers Location: Austin, TX / Santa Clara Duration: Contract BSEE or MSEE with 4+ years of experience Has relevant project experience in logic design, SoC architecture, RTL coding or design ...

Sr. FPGA Engineer II

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$136K - $175K/yr

SENIOR FPGA ENGINEER II We are currently seeking a Sr. FPGA Engineer II for a future opening to join our FPGA team based out of Long Beach, CA. This team supports our Space Systems division, and ...

Sr. FPGA Engineer II

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$136K - $175K/yr

SENIOR FPGA ENGINEER II We are currently seeking a Sr. FPGA Engineer II for a future opening to join our FPGA team based out of Long Beach, CA. This team supports our Space Systems division, and ...

FPGA Engineer

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$125K - $170K/yr

FPGA Engineer Department: Software Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $125,000 - $170,000 / year Description As an FPGA engineer at Impulse Space, you will be ...

Senior Engineer, FPGA Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite) Department: Engineering Reports To: Director of Hardware Engineering Picarro is a global leader in precision measurement technology ...

FPGA Design Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$132K - $182K/yr

FPGA Design Engineers are responsible for the efficient implementation of novel signal processing algorithms for Silvus' MIMO wireless networking products. In addition, they participate in the ...

Sr. FPGA Engineer I

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$136K - $175K/yr

SENIOR FPGA ENGINEER I We are currently seeking a Sr. FPGA Engineer I for a future opening to join our FPGA team based out of Long Beach, CA. This team supports our Space Systems division, and leads ...

Sr. FPGA Engineer II

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$136K - $175K/yr

SENIOR FPGA ENGINEER II We are currently seeking a Sr. FPGA Engineer II for a future opening to join our FPGA team based out of Long Beach, CA. This team supports our Space Systems division, and ...

FPGA Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$153K - $196K/yr

FPGA Engineer As an FPGA Engineer you'll be responsible for the architecture, the design, the verification, and test of RTL designs for the FPGAs that go into the spacecraft. You will work closely ...

Staff FPGA Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$170K - $226K/yr

Staff FPGA Engineer Department: Avionics Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Reporting To: Jake Peery Compensation: $170,000 - $226,000 / year Description Venturi Astrolab, Inc ...

Senior Engineer, FPGA Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite) Department: Engineering Reports To: Director of Hardware Engineering Picarro is a global leader in precision measurement technology ...

Senior Engineer, FPGA Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite) Department: Engineering Reports To: Director of Hardware Engineering Picarro is a global leader in precision measurement technology ...

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How much do fpga programmer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for fpga programmer in California is $39.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.38 and $50.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much do FPGA programmers make?

FPGA programmers typically earn between $70,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. Senior roles or those with specialized skills in hardware description languages like VHDL or Verilog can command higher salaries. Certifications and proficiency with FPGA development tools may also influence compensation.

Is FPGA programming in demand?

FPGA programming is in high demand across industries such as telecommunications, aerospace, and automotive, where high-performance hardware acceleration is required. Skilled FPGA developers with knowledge of hardware description languages like VHDL or Verilog and experience with tools like Quartus or Vivado are sought after for designing and optimizing complex digital systems.
Infographic showing various Fpga Programmer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 7% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,158 per year, or $39 per hour.

FPGA Engineer

EndoSec LLC

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

$152K - $196K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

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RTL, C/C++, Python, VHDL, Verilog, Tcl, cryptography, hardware, embedded software, System Integration, Hardware Security, Xilinx, Simulation, IP core, Versal, Stratix, concept to deployment, Vivado, GHDL, Questa, Quartus Prime, Zynq, Agilex, AXI, ACE, Avalon, FPGA verification tools, reverse engineering, cocotb, pyuvm

Full Time

Travel required to 10%.

Must be able to apply for and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

FPGA Engineer

The EndoSec FPGA Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and maintenance of IP cores and FPGA-based systems used in hardware security applications.

Key Responsibilities

FPGA Design and Development: Design and develop IP cores and FPGA configurations implementing the latest in leakage-resilient hardware cryptography algorithms using state-of-the-art FPGA hardware.

Modeling and Simulation: Use simulation tools and verification frameworks to ensure mathematically-correct logic before hardware deployment.

Hardware/Software Design: Work closely with other engineers to integrate FPGA designs with application software and embedded systems. Implement embedded software-based testing solutions where applicable to validate FPGA designs.

Performance Optimization: Optimize FPGA designs for timing, resource utilization, and throughput. Identify and resolve system bottlenecks.

Testing and Validation: Create comprehensive test and verification plans for FPGA components, conduct unit and integration testing, and validate hardware performance against requirements in a remote environment.

System Integration: Ensure seamless integration between internally-developed and third-party IP cores, FPGA designs, and embedded systems. Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain system-level architecture.

Troubleshooting and Debugging: Utilize debugging tools and techniques to diagnose and resolve issues within FPGA designs and hardware platforms.

Documentation: Prepare detailed documentation, including design specifications, testing protocols, and user guides, to support system development and maintenance.

Continuous Learning: Actively stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in FPGA technology and hardware security to continually refine and enhance system capabilities.


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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Year founded

2013