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Internship Microchip Design Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

Prolim Global

Engineer Digital 3

Linthicum, MD · On-site

$70 - $80/hr

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced FPGA Design Engineers with expertise in Xilinx FPGA, Microchip RTG4, Vivado, Libero, SERDES, and digital logic design to support the development of ...

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PROLIM Global Corporation

Engineer Digital 3

Linthicum, MD · On-site

$70 - $80/hr

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced FPGA Design Engineers with expertise in Xilinx FPGA, Microchip RTG4, Vivado, Libero, SERDES, and digital logic design to support the development of ...

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3B Staffing LLC

FPGA/ASIC Design Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$128K - $176K/yr

Technicall/Professional Reporting to the Manager, Engineering (ASIC/FPGA), the Design Engineer will ... Microchip EDA with HLS, Mentor EDA Family suite : Questa, VIPs, UVM framework, Clock Domain ...

X Energy LLC

Mechanical Design Engineer

Rockville, MD

$77K - $105K/yr

May include industry internship experience, hobby, or participation in collegiate engineering projects such as: Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, Rocket Club, etc. * Hardware ownership ...

X Energy LLC

Mechanical Design Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$77K - $105K/yr

May include industry internship experience, hobby, or participation in collegiate engineering projects such as: Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, Rocket Club, etc. * Hardware ownership ...

CSG

Mechanical Systems Design Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

May include industry internship experience, hobby, or participation in collegiate engineering projects such as: Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, Rocket Club, etc. Designing and developing ...

Chipton Ross

Digital Engineer 3

Linthicum, MD · On-site

$106.31/hr

Design, development, creation and modification of digital logic designs implemented with Xilinx and ... MicroChip: RTG4 family of FPGAs * Utilize Libero tool set * Developed 1G SERDES * Familiar with ...

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship microchip design engineer in Washington, DC is $28.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.41 and $32.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Microchip Design Engineer vs Microchip Design Engineer?

AspectInternship Microchip Design EngineerMicrochip Design Engineer
QualificationsEnrolled in or recent graduate of relevant engineering programBachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Work EnvironmentInternship, supervised, learning-focusedFull-time professional role, project-driven
ResponsibilitiesAssist in design, testing, and documentationDesign, develop, and validate microchip circuits independently
Industry UsageEntry-level, internship programs in semiconductor companiesFull-time positions in similar companies

In summary, an Internship Microchip Design Engineer is a temporary, learning-focused role for students or recent graduates, whereas a Microchip Design Engineer is a full-time professional responsible for designing and developing microchips independently. The internship provides hands-on experience, while the full-time role involves more responsibility and expertise.

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Engineer Digital 3

Engineer Digital 3

Prolim Global

Linthicum, MD • On-site

$70 - $80/hr

Contractor

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

PROLIM (www.prolim.com) is currently seeking an Engineer Digital 3 for one of our top clients, Northrop Grumman Corporation, in Linthicum (Baltimore), MD (100% Onsite).
 
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced FPGA Design Engineers with expertise in Xilinx FPGA, Microchip RTG4, Vivado, Libero, SERDES, and digital logic design to support the development of advanced space and defense technologies.
 
Job Description
  • Job Title: Engineer Digital 3
  • Job ID: 1668
  • Location: Linthicum (Baltimore), MD 21090 (100% Onsite)
  • Client: Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • Employment Type: Contract
  • Open Positions: 4
  • Pay Rate: $70.00 – $80.00/hour (W2)
  • Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week | 5x8 (Monday–Friday)
  • Experience Required: 5–15 Years
  • U.S. Citizenship: Required
  • Security Clearance: Not Required (Active DoD Top Secret Clearance is a plus)
     
Job Responsibilities
  • Design and develop FPGA-based digital logic for advanced space and satellite applications.
  • Develop FPGA solutions for satellite command & control and sensor data processing systems.
  • Create, modify, and implement digital logic using Xilinx and Microchip (RTG4) FPGA platforms.
  • Perform FPGA simulation, verification, validation, and hardware integration.
  • Develop high-speed SERDES interfaces (10G/40G) and support system-level testing.
  • Prepare design documentation, analysis reports, and test reports.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop innovative aerospace and defense solutions.
  • Participate in technical reviews and communicate design progress effectively.
     
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline with 6–8 years of FPGA or Digital ASIC development experience, OR
  • Master's Degree with 6+ years of related experience, OR
  • PhD with 3+ years of related experience.
  • Hands-on experience with FPGA firmware development.
  • Strong experience with Xilinx Vivado and Microchip Libero toolsets.
  • Experience with Xilinx Ultrascale, Ultrascale+, Zynq SoC/FPGA, and RTG4 FPGA platforms.
  • Experience developing High-Speed SERDES (10G+).
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
     
Preferred Qualifications
  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
  • Experience translating system requirements into FPGA architectures.
  • Strong experience with MATLAB & Simulink.
  • Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP).
  • Familiarity with Questa Simulation and OSVVM.
  • Experience developing simulation test benches.
  • Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles.
  • Experience with Versal FPGA architecture.
  • Ability to present technical solutions during design reviews and customer meetings.
     
Top Skills
  • FPGA Design & Firmware Development (Xilinx & Microchip RTG4)
  • Xilinx Vivado, Libero & High-Speed SERDES (10G/40G)
  • FPGA Verification, Simulation & Digital Logic Design
     
Why Join This Opportunity?
  • Competitive pay: $70–$80/hour (W2)
  • Work on cutting-edge space and satellite programs.
  • Join one of the world's leading aerospace and defense organizations.
  • Collaborative engineering environment with advanced FPGA technologies.
  • Long-term contract opportunity with exciting technical challenges.
     
If you're an experienced FPGA Design Engineer looking to work on next-generation aerospace and defence systems, apply today with your updated resume at: sameer.mithaigar@prolim.com
About PROLIM Corporation
PROLIM is a leading provider of end-to-end IT, PLM, Digital Engineering, and Engineering Services for Global 1000 companies. We help organizations improve innovation, productivity, and operational efficiency by delivering technology consulting, engineering services, staffing, product development, CAD/CAM/CAE, cloud solutions, manufacturing engineering, testing & validation, and digital transformation services across multiple industries worldwide.