Fpga Engineer
$80 - $110/hr
FPGA Engineer The FPGA Engineer will lead the architecture, development, and verification of FPGA-based subsystems. You will own the design from concept through qualification, verification ...
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Fpga Engineer
$80 - $110/hr
FPGA Engineer The FPGA Engineer will lead the architecture, development, and verification of FPGA-based subsystems. You will own the design from concept through qualification, verification ...
FPGA Design Engineer
Irvine, CA · On-site
$132K - $181K/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 ...
FPGA Design Engineer
Irvine, CA · On-site
$132K - $181K/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 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
San Diego, CA · On-site
$138K - $177K/yr
Are you an FPGA engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and seeing your designs through from architecture to hardware? Leidos' Defense Space Business Area is seeking an FPGA Engineer ...
FPGA Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
$138K - $177K/yr
Are you an FPGA engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and seeing your designs through from architecture to hardware? Leidos' Defense Space Business Area is seeking an FPGA Engineer ...
Senior FPGA Engineer, Networking & Security
San Jose, CA · On-site
$184K - $208K/yr
About the role Muon Space is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer specialized in onboard networking, cryptography and security to design the network fabric and security architecture of our next-generation ...
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Senior FPGA Engineer, Networking & Security
San Jose, CA · On-site
$184K - $208K/yr
About the role Muon Space is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer specialized in onboard networking, cryptography and security to design the network fabric and security architecture of our next-generation ...
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FPGA Engineer IV
Goleta, CA · On-site
$140K - $180K/yr
About the Role At KARL STORZ, the FPGA Design Engineer IV is responsible for designing, developing, testing, integrating, and verifying FPGA-based and accelerated imaging solutions for advanced ...
FPGA Engineer IV
Goleta, CA · On-site
$140K - $180K/yr
About the Role At KARL STORZ, the FPGA Design Engineer IV is responsible for designing, developing, testing, integrating, and verifying FPGA-based and accelerated imaging solutions for advanced ...
FPGA Engineer IV
Goleta, CA · On-site
$140K - $180K/yr
About the Role At KARL STORZ, the FPGA Design Engineer IV is responsible for designing, developing, testing, integrating, and verifying FPGA-based and accelerated imaging solutions for advanced ...
FPGA Engineer IV
Goleta, CA · On-site
$140K - $180K/yr
About the Role At KARL STORZ, the FPGA Design Engineer IV is responsible for designing, developing, testing, integrating, and verifying FPGA-based and accelerated imaging solutions for advanced ...
FPGA Engineer
San Diego, CA · Hybrid
$45 - $55/hr
FPGA Engineer Location: San Diego, CA Duration: : 12 Months Work Type: Hybrid (2 days/week) * Support FPGA debug, simulation and test activities for existing platforms for defined features ...
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FPGA Engineer
San Diego, CA · Hybrid
$45 - $55/hr
FPGA Engineer Location: San Diego, CA Duration: : 12 Months Work Type: Hybrid (2 days/week) * Support FPGA debug, simulation and test activities for existing platforms for defined features ...
Senior FPGA Engineer, Networking & Security
San Jose, CA · On-site
$184K - $208K/yr
This is a hands-on FPGA engineering role with strong architectural influence: you'll define the concepts, write the RTL, and work shoulder-to-shoulder with our Staff Architect, EE team, and payload ...
Senior FPGA Engineer, Networking & Security
San Jose, CA · On-site
$184K - $208K/yr
This is a hands-on FPGA engineering role with strong architectural influence: you'll define the concepts, write the RTL, and work shoulder-to-shoulder with our Staff Architect, EE team, and payload ...
FPGA Engineer
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$160K - $225K/yr
CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated FPGA Engineer to join our team supporting our R&D and product engineering initially focusing on our next-generation radar products. This is a highly ...
FPGA Engineer
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$160K - $225K/yr
CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated FPGA Engineer to join our team supporting our R&D and product engineering initially focusing on our next-generation radar products. This is a highly ...
FPGA Engineer III
Goleta, CA · On-site
$140K - $180K/yr
About the Role We are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer III to join our engineering team developing next-generation medical video camera systems. In this role, you will design, develop ...
FPGA Engineer III
Goleta, CA · On-site
$140K - $180K/yr
About the Role We are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer III to join our engineering team developing next-generation medical video camera systems. In this role, you will design, develop ...
Sr. FPGA Engineer (Starshield)
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
$160K - $225K/yr
SR. FPGA ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX's launch capability and Starlink technology to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use ...
Sr. FPGA Engineer (Starshield)
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
$160K - $225K/yr
SR. FPGA ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX's launch capability and Starlink technology to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use ...
FPGA Engineer III
Goleta, CA · On-site
$140K - $180K/yr
About the Role We are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer III to join our engineering team developing next-generation medical video camera systems. In this role, you will design, develop ...
FPGA Engineer III
Goleta, CA · On-site
$140K - $180K/yr
About the Role We are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer III to join our engineering team developing next-generation medical video camera systems. In this role, you will design, develop ...
Sr. FPGA Design Engineer
Milpitas, CA · On-site
$141K - $240K/yr
The Sr. FPGA Engineer will be architecting and implementing FPGA/digital designs for innovative E-beam inspection system. Responsibilities : * Designing the test benches for simulation, timing ...
Sr. FPGA Design Engineer
Milpitas, CA · On-site
$141K - $240K/yr
The Sr. FPGA Engineer will be architecting and implementing FPGA/digital designs for innovative E-beam inspection system. Responsibilities : * Designing the test benches for simulation, timing ...
Senior FPGA Engineer, LEO Payload FPGA
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$152K - $196K/yr
This is a unique opportunity to define a new system with few legacy constraints The FPGA design engineer will work with systems teams to define/develop/implement/test/release FPGA based solutions to ...
Senior FPGA Engineer, LEO Payload FPGA
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$152K - $196K/yr
This is a unique opportunity to define a new system with few legacy constraints The FPGA design engineer will work with systems teams to define/develop/implement/test/release FPGA based solutions to ...
FPGA Engineer
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$160K - $225K/yr
CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated FPGA Engineer to join our team supporting our R&D and product engineering initially focusing on our next-generation radar products. This is a highly ...
FPGA Engineer
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$160K - $225K/yr
CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated FPGA Engineer to join our team supporting our R&D and product engineering initially focusing on our next-generation radar products. This is a highly ...
Sr. FPGA Design Engineer
Milpitas, CA · On-site
$141K - $240K/yr
The Sr. FPGA Engineer will be architecting and implementing FPGA/digital designs for innovative E-beam inspection system. Responsibilities : * Designing the test benches for simulation, timing ...
Sr. FPGA Design Engineer
Milpitas, CA · On-site
$141K - $240K/yr
The Sr. FPGA Engineer will be architecting and implementing FPGA/digital designs for innovative E-beam inspection system. Responsibilities : * Designing the test benches for simulation, timing ...
FPGA Engineer
Redondo Beach, CA · On-site
$125K - $170K/yr
Description As an FPGA engineer at Impulse Space, you will be responsible for taking complex protocols and algorithms and accelerating them into high throughput FPGA blocks. Working closely with RF ...
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FPGA Engineer
Redondo Beach, CA · On-site
$125K - $170K/yr
Description As an FPGA engineer at Impulse Space, you will be responsible for taking complex protocols and algorithms and accelerating them into high throughput FPGA blocks. Working closely with RF ...
FPGA Engineer
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$160K - $225K/yr
CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated FPGA Engineer to join our team supporting our R&D and product engineering initially focusing on our next-generation radar products. This is a highly ...
FPGA Engineer
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$160K - $225K/yr
CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated FPGA Engineer to join our team supporting our R&D and product engineering initially focusing on our next-generation radar products. This is a highly ...
FPGA Engineer
Redondo Beach, CA · On-site
$137K - $176K/yr
As an FPGA engineer at Impulse Space, you will be responsible for taking complex protocols and algorithms and accelerating them into high throughput FPGA blocks. Working closely with RF software ...
FPGA Engineer
Redondo Beach, CA · On-site
$137K - $176K/yr
As an FPGA engineer at Impulse Space, you will be responsible for taking complex protocols and algorithms and accelerating them into high throughput FPGA blocks. Working closely with RF software ...
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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.
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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.
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Job description
Job Title: FPGA Engineer
Job Description
The FPGA Engineer will lead the architecture, development, and verification of FPGA-based subsystems. You will own the design from concept through qualification, verification, integration, and manufacturing. Additional responsibilities include defining FPGA architecture and requirements and developing RTL in SystemVerilog or VHDL.
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, development, and verification of FPGA-based subsystems.
- Own the design process from concept through qualification, verification, integration, and manufacturing.
- Define FPGA architecture and requirements.
- Develop RTL in SystemVerilog or VHDL.
Essential Skills
- Extensive experience with FPGA, Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog.
- Proficiency in using Vivado and Xilinx tools.
- Strong background in digital design and DSP.
- 10+ years of FPGA RTL architecture, development, and verification.
This is a Contract position based out of Irvine, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $80.00 - $110.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.
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Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Hanover, MD, US
Year founded
1983