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Owl Cyber Defense

Sr FPGA Engineer II

Danbury, CT · On-site +1

$140K - $180K/yr

Job Title: Sr FPGA Engineer II Department: Product Development Reports to: Director, Hardware ... Mentor junior engineering staff. * Participate in AGILE Scrum leadership activities. Requirements ...

Trident Systems Inc.

Senior FPGA Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$97 - $181/hr

Senior FPGA Engineer Requisition ID: 1806 Position Location: Fairfax, VA Position Reports To ... Mentor junior engineers: provide training, guidance, and support as needed * Ability to support ...

Chipton Ross

FPGA Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$100/hr

Verifying FPGA and/or ASIC designs including creating UVM verification environments, testbenches ... The selected candidate will provide support and technical direction to junior engineers. Overall ...

Simtechinc

FPGA Design Engineer, Senior

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$100 - $130/hr

FPGA Design Engineer, Senior SimTech, Inc., recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places for Working ... Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers as needed. * Other responsibilities ...

Lockheed Martin Corporation

FPGA Engineer Lead

Orlando, FL · On-site

$121K - $155K/yr

You will be the FPGA Engineer Lead for the ATWS Directed Energy Imaging team. Our team delivers ... Guiding junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, and championing best ...

L3HHCM20

Senior FPGA Engineer, VHDL

San Diego, CA · On-site

$127K - $236K/yr

You will also mentor junior engineers and help cultivate a culture of technical excellence and continuous innovation. Success in this position requires deep experience in digital and RFrelated FPGA ...

Trident Systems LLC

Senior FPGA Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$97K - $181K/yr

Senior FPGA Engineer Requisition ID: 1806 Position Location: Fairfax, VA Position Reports To ... Mentor junior engineers: provide training, guidance, and support as needed * Ability to support ...

Amazon

Sr. FPGA Engineer, Amazon Leo

Redmond, WA · On-site

$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 ...

Prattwhitney

Senior FPGA Design Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$86.80 - $165.20/hr

Architect FPGA-based systems to determine parts, interfaces, and Concept of Operations (CONOPS ... Lead small teams and mentor junior engineers. * Support internal and external technical reviews.

Prattwhitney

$86.80 - $165.20/hr

Lead small teams and mentor junior engineers. * Support internal and external technical reviews ... FPGA/ASIC design (VHDL and/or Verilog coding) or FPGA/ASIC verification (SystemVerilog coding)

Raytheon Technologies

Senior FPGA Design Engineer

Wayne, IN · On-site

$109K - $150K/yr

Engage in knowledge transfer activities and mentorship of junior engineers. Qualifications You Must ... FPGA/ASIC design (VHDL and/or Verilog coding) or FPGA/ASIC verification (SystemVerilog coding)

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior fpga in the United States is $71,799.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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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To thrive as a Junior FPGA, you need a solid understanding of digital logic design, VHDL or Verilog programming, and a relevant degree in electrical or computer engineering. Familiarity with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus, as well as experience using simulation and debugging software, is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively are important soft skills in this role. These skills enable you to efficiently design, test, and implement FPGA solutions while working effectively within engineering teams.

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Sr FPGA Engineer II

Owl Cyber Defense

Danbury, CT • On-site, Remote

$140K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Sr FPGA Engineer II Department: Product Development Reports to: Director, Hardware Engineering Office: Danbury, CT Work Location: Remote (For those in Eastern or Central time zones)
Owl Cyber Defense is a leader and trusted partner in cyber security. We deliver solutions that protect and connect the world's most critical networks. Owl's product lines of cross domain, data diode, and portable media solutions provide the strongest available security checkpoints for threat prevention and secure data availability. Our in-depth expertise in security engineering at the operating system level enables us to help government and commercial customers meet ever-evolving cyber security threats.
Job Summary:
The Senior FPGA Engineer II leads the design and development of complex FPGA-based hardware systems and packet handling applications supporting advanced cybersecurity solutions. This role provides technical leadership for FPGA architecture, design, simulation, verification, integration, and optimization efforts while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to strategic engineering initiatives.The Owl hardware team is seeking motivated individuals with strong coding abilities to join our team in pursuit of cutting-edge designs and pushing the envelope of the possible.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Lead FPGA architecture and development activities.
  • Develop advanced FPGA data filtering mechanisms.This may include designs for high-speed applications or significant data modification.
  • Provide technical leadership for simulation and verification efforts.
  • Code verification and UVM test benching.
  • Support hardware integration and performance optimization.
  • Support Test plan and implementation.
  • Mentor junior engineering staff.
  • Participate in AGILE Scrum leadership activities.

Requirements/Qualifications:
  • Education
    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.Master's degree is a plus.
  • Experience
    • 8+ years of FPGA and embedded systems experience.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
    • Expert knowledge scripting and coding (Experience with SystemVerilog[RT1]a plus)
    • Experience with advanced FPGA verification methodologies and Test Benching.
    • Expertise in simulation (Xcellium) and familiarity with linting programs (DVT)
    • Experience in Xilinx/AMD Versal and Ultrascale+ devices a plus
    • Strong understanding of AXI, HSS, Ethernet protocols
    • Strong understanding of embedded systems.
    • Strong leadership and troubleshooting skills.
  • Additional Competencies/Requirements
    • Candidates must be able to obtain/maintain a security clearance.

Salary:
The salary for this position ranges between $140,000.00 and $180,000.00 USD. This range represents Owl Cyber Defense Solutions' good-faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of posting. Placement within the range will depend on factors such as relevant work experience, geographic location, education, training, certifications, key skills, internal equity, market data, and other job-related considerations. Compensation will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. This position is also eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus program, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan.
Benefits:
Owl offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and wellbeing of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions; paid time off (to include flexible vacation and personal time, paid sick leave and designated paid company holidays); company-paid life insurance; company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance; and a variety of voluntary benefits and wellness programs. Additional information regarding benefit eligibility, employee contribution rates, and plan details will be provided during the hiring process.
About Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC
Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC is a fast-growing cybersecurity solutions company, holding a firm leadership position in network security and secure information transfer. It is a privately-owned US company with offices in Columbia, MD, Danbury, CT and Morrisville, NC. For more information, see https://www.owlcyberdefense.com.
Owl Cyber Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal employment laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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