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Internship Microchip Design Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

Principal FPGA Engineer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$144K - $192K/yr

In this senior, hands-on role, you will lead the design and development of FPGA-based solutions for ... Microchip Libero SoC or Intel Quartus * Board bring-up and debug (e.g., ChipScope or integrated ...

Principal FPGA Engineer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$144K - $192K/yr

In this senior, hands-on role, you will lead the design and development of FPGA-based solutions for ... Microchip Libero SoC or Intel Quartus * Board bring-up and debug (e.g., ChipScope or integrated ...

Principal FPGA Engineer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$144K - $192K/yr

In this senior, hands-on role, you will lead the design and development of FPGA-based solutions for ... Microchip Libero SoC or Intel Quartus * Board bring-up and debug (e.g., ChipScope or integrated ...

... design with a focus on embedded systems, schematic development, PCB layout, and active components, FPGAs, Raspberry Pi, and basic software programming * Direct experience with the Microchip PolarFire ...

... design with a focus on embedded systems, schematic development, PCB layout, and active components, FPGAs, Raspberry Pi, and basic software programming * Direct experience with the Microchip PolarFire ...

... design issues, and ensure seamless system integration Participate in task-based iterative ... Microchip, and Lattice FPGAs and their associated development tools Experience developing test ...

Internship - Engineering

Columbia, MD · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

As a Project Engineer Intern, you will apply your knowledge and develop new skills while working on ... Engineering and design support * Business development Successful candidates will possess: * A ...

Internship - Engineering

Columbia, MD

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

As a Project Engineer Intern, you will apply your knowledge and develop new skills while working on ... Engineering and design support * Business development Successful candidates will possess: * A ...

... design issues, and ensure seamless system integration Participate in task-based iterative ... Microchip, and Lattice FPGAs and their associated development tools Experience developing test ...

Quality Engineer

Tysons Corner, VA

$72K - $93K/yr

You will work closely with Product Management, Software Engineering, UX Design, DevOps, and Support ... Internship, academic, or personal project experience related to QA, automation, or software ...

Hardware Technologies PhD Internships

Washington, DC · On-site

$139K - $184K/yr

In this internship, you will have the opportunity to work among the best engineers in the world on our Hardware Technology team. Positions are open in but not limited to: Digital Design ...

By submitting your interest, you'll be among the first to know when internship opportunities open ... Participating on an Agile Scrum team, collaborating across design, development, and testing

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How much do internship microchip design engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 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.

Infographic showing various Internship Microchip Design Engineer job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,877 per year, or $28.8 per hour.

FPGA Electrical Engineer

Next Step Systems

Linthicum, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago


Job description

FPGA Electrical Engineer, Linthicum Heights, MD
We are looking for multiple FPGA Electrical Engineer candidates at multiple levels for this position. Candidates must be US Citizens and cannot have Dual Citizenships. All candidates must be fully vaccinated with an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations for medical, religious, or other reasons will be considered in accordance with applicable law. These positions are 100% Onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in all phases of FPGA design flow, from concept to mass production.
- Develop high-level design requirements and block-level micro-architectures, partition design within ASIC/FPGA, create specification documents.
- Develop RTL designs using SystemVerilog, with emphasis on DSP and digital communication system blocks (frontend, physical layer, link layer, error correction, etc.).
- Optimize designs for area, speed, and power to meet system requirements; analyze architectural trade-offs.
- Develop test benches and test cases for block-level functional verification, emphasizing bit-matching and self-checking.
- Verify DSP blocks against fixed-point MATLAB model, work in collaboration with systems engineers.
- Participate in SoC and FPGA integration activities.
- Prototype designs on FPGA, focusing on closely emulating the final product functionality.
- Perform lint checking, CDC checking, logic equivalence checking, and other EDA tool-based checks.
- Work with backend/implementation teams to address synthesis, timing, layout, and DFT issues for ASICs.
- Bring-up and validate ASICs and FPGAs in the lab, utilize various lab equipment.
- Collaborate with software engineers in developing production software for your designs.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience FPGA design.
- 2+ years of experience in working with ASICs and/or FPGAs (internship and research experience qualifies).
- 2+ years of experience in SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL RTL design.
- 2+ years of experience in scripting and programming languages in two or more of the following: MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Tcl, Makefiles, Bash.
- Development experience in HDL (Verilog or VHDL).
- Experience developing software using a formal Software Development Lifecycle process (SDLC).
- Firmware architecture and design experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in designing DSP or digital communication system datapath blocks (e.g., filters, transforms, PHY blocks, loops, FEC, etc.).
- Experience in Xilinx advanced FPGAs, eval boards, and knowledge of FPGA design flow.
- Knowledge of different digital modulation techniques (e.g., PSK, QAM, OFDMA, etc.).
- Knowledge of wireless communications systems and standards (e.g., LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.).
- Knowledge of industry standard interfaces, protocols, and architectures, PCIe, Ethernet, AMBA, DDR, etc.
- Experience in developing automated, self-checking test benches.
- Knowledge or understanding of UVM verification framework.
- Experience in EDA tools such as simulators (e.g., Questa), lint checkers (e.g., Spyglass), synthesis (e.g., Synopsys Synplify), FPGA tools (e.g., Vivado).
- Experience in synthesis and static timing analysis, knowledge of timing closure techniques for high-speed designs.
- Experience in ASIC/FPGA/SoC system-level/top-level integration.
- Familiarity with design for testability (DFT) and high reliability ASIC design and implementations.
Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc. Salary: 80K+ DOE. Keywords: Linthicum Heights MD Jobs, FPGA Electrical Engineer, FPGA, DSP, Xilinx, PSK, QAM, OFDMA, PCIe, Ethernet, AMBA, DDR, UVM, Questa, Spyglass, Synopsys, Synplify, Vivado, ASIC, Electrical Engineer, Maryland Recruiters, Information Technology Jobs, IT Jobs, Maryland Recruiting
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