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FPGA Verification Engineer

Owego, NY · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers. * Support certification activities and work with certification teams as required. Basic Qualifications * Experience with FPGA development ...

Amazon

Sr. FPGA Engineer, Amazon Leo

Redmond, WA

$145K - $187K/yr

... junior engineers and provide technical leadership on FPGA best practices - Work with cross-functional teams including system architects, software engineers, and hardware engineers Export Control ...

Amazon

Sr. FPGA Engineer, Amazon Leo

Redmond, WA

$145K - $187K/yr

... junior engineers and provide technical leadership on FPGA best practices - Work with cross-functional teams including system architects, software engineers, and hardware engineers Export Control ...

AERONIX INC

Senior FPGA Design Engineer

Greenville, SC · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

Senior FPGA Engineer Department: Engineering Reports To: Functional Team Lead / Program Manager ... The engineer will collaborate across hardware and software teams, mentor junior engineers, and ...

SEAKR Engineering

Senior FPGA Engineer

Englewood, CO · On-site

$130K - $185K/yr

Seeking an FPGA Engineer who has extensive knowledge of digital circuit design, state machines ... junior engineers. * Clear written and verbal communication skills are required. * A Bachelor ...

SEAKR Engineering

Senior FPGA Engineer

Englewood, CO · On-site

$130K - $185K/yr

Seeking an FPGA Engineer who has extensive knowledge of digital circuit design, state machines ... junior engineers. * Clear written and verbal communication skills are required. * A Bachelor ...

SEAKR Engineering

Senior FPGA Engineer

Englewood, CO · On-site

Seeking an FPGA Engineer who has extensive knowledge of digital circuit design, state machines ... junior engineers. * Clear written and verbal communication skills are required. * A Bachelor ...

FishEye Software

FPGA Engineer

Tewksbury, MA · On-site

$80K - $190K/yr

Mentor junior engineers and lead small technical teams as needed Required Skills: * Ability to ... Experience with FPGA platforms - AMD/Xilinx, Intel/Altera, or Microchip (Altera preferred)

AERONIX INC

Senior FPGA Design Engineer

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

Senior FPGA Engineer Department: Engineering Reports To: Functional Team Lead / Program Manager ... The engineer will collaborate across hardware and software teams, mentor junior engineers, and ...

Picarro, Inc

Senior Engineer, FPGA

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$170K/yr

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on FPGA-related projects. * Maintain design documentation and support manufacturing and field teams as needed. Required Qualifications

Picarro, Inc

Senior Engineer, FPGA

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$170K/yr

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on FPGA-related projects. * Maintain design documentation and support manufacturing and field teams as needed. Required Qualifications

Next Step Systems

Senior FPGA Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$133K - $172K/yr

Senior FPGA Engineer, Chicago, IL We are looking to hire a highly talented Senior FPGA Engineer to ... mentor junior team members. - Taking ownership of and leading projects from start to finish ...

KBR, Inc.

Senior FPGA Engineer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$160K - $210K/yr

Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and promote best practices in FPGA design, DSP implementation, and debugging techniques. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer ...

Next Step Systems

Senior FPGA Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$133K - $172K/yr

Senior FPGA Engineer, Chicago, IL We are looking to hire a highly talented Senior FPGA Engineer to ... mentor junior team members. - Taking ownership of and leading projects from start to finish ...

xona-space

Sr. FPGA Engineer

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

We're seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to lead the architectural specification and design of next ... Establish RTL best practices and guide junior engineers through complex design cycles and hardware ...

Next Step Systems

Senior FPGA Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$133K - $172K/yr

Senior FPGA Engineer, Chicago, IL We are looking to hire a highly talented Senior FPGA Engineer to ... Lead/mentor junior team members. - Take ownership of and lead projects from start to finish ...

Xona Space Systems, Inc

Sr. FPGA Engineer

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$160K - $210K/yr

We're seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to lead the architectural specification and design of next ... Establish RTL best practices and guide junior engineers through complex design cycles and hardware ...

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A Junior FPGA job involves designing, developing, and testing FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) circuits and systems under the guidance of senior engineers. Responsibilities typically include writing HDL (VHDL/Verilog) code, performing simulations, debugging hardware, and optimizing performance. Junior FPGA engineers often work in industries such as telecommunications, aerospace, automotive, and consumer electronics. They collaborate with hardware and software teams to implement digital logic solutions. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in FPGA design tools, and a solid understanding of digital electronics are essential for this role.

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As a Junior FPGA, you will often assist in designing and developing digital circuits and systems using hardware description languages, participate in simulation and verification activities, and help with board-level debugging and testing. You may collaborate closely with senior engineers on implementing and optimizing algorithms for FPGAs, as well as update documentation and contribute to code reviews. The work typically involves a mix of independent tasks and group projects within a dynamic team environment. This hands-on experience will help you build your skills, understand the full development lifecycle, and prepare you for career growth into more advanced hardware engineering roles.

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Principal FPGA Engineer-Ashburn, Virginia

Curtiss-Wright

The Plains, VA • On-site

$144K - $192K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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Job description

Principal FPGA Engineer - Onsite position
Curtiss-Wright is seeking an experienced Principal FPGA Engineer to join our engineering team in Ashburn, VA. In this senior, hands-on role, you will lead the design and development of FPGA-based solutions for DoD and other stakeholder secure products. The products include VITA standards based VPX modules and custom form-factor boards for DoD sub-systems and systems. You will also mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across projects.
You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and customers, contributing to concept development, FPGA architecture, HDL coding, simulation, prototyping, and product release. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to drive complex projects to completion.
Location: Ashburn, VA / Boston, MA / Nashua, NH
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Salary Information: $144,100.00 - 192,100.00 plus bonus
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Virginia. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer
Your Challenge:
  • Work collaboratively with an Integrated Product Team (IPT) comprised of Program Manager(s), Chief Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer, and several hardware (electrical), FPGA, software, test, component, and manufacturing engineers to bring products from concept through production release. Also support sustaining engineering efforts as needed.
  • As needed, participate in project planning, scheduling, and resource estimation, ensuring timely delivery of designs.
  • As needed, lead FPGA design projects, providing architecture, implementation, and validation guidance.
  • Develop detailed FPGA architectures and specifications for IP blocks.
  • Drive FPGA development from concept through coding, simulation, synthesis, place-and-route, and bitstream generation.
  • Perform digital logic design and implement HDL using current FPGA technologies.
  • Verify and validate HDL designs through simulation and hardware testing.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior FPGA engineers.
  • Oversee circuit card development, prototype build, testing, and debugging activities.
  • Contribute to new product development through environmental testing and transition into production.

What You Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
  • 10+ years of FPGA hardware development experience, including high-speed, mixed-signal, or embedded applications at 100/400 Gz data rates.
  • Strong understanding of FPGA design flow, including RTL design (System Verilog, Verilog, or VHDL), simulation, synthesis, and timing closure.
  • Proven problem-solving and debugging skills, with hands-on experience using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.).
  • Experience leading projects or mentoring team members is preferred.
  • US Citizenship is mandatory; Active security clearance is preferred.

Experience/familiarity in the following is an asset:
  • Simulation test benches using Model Sim or Questa
  • Xilinx ISE/Vivado tools
  • Xilinx 7-Series, Zynq MPSoC, Versal Adaptive SoC, UltraScale+
  • Embedded processor design and C software development
  • Vivado IP Integrator or other IP integration tools
  • FPGA platforms from AMD (Xilinx), Microchip, or Intel (Altera)
  • Microchip Libero SoC or Intel Quartus
  • Board bring-up and debug (e.g., ChipScope or integrated logic analyzers)
  • High-speed digital design and signal integrity concepts
  • Requirements capture, analysis, and tracking
  • High-speed serial interfaces and related IP
  • TCL or other automation scripting
  • FPGA resource and power estimation tools

Who We Are:
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Our solutions address air, ground, and naval defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technology, enhanced safety, security, and performance. As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and communication systems, we are uniquely positioned to benefit from the DoD's commitment to maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield.
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers' operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft. In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation. In Industrial Automation, our Exlar® actuators are globally recognized as a leading brand offering high power density, precision and reliability for machine/process applications in automotive, food & beverage, oil & gas, robotics, entertainment and many other industries.

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Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Davidson, NC, US

Year founded

1929

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