Staff FPGA Engineer
$150K - $195K/yr
Our Staff FPGA Engineer will be responsible for rapidly developing, testing, and implementing FPGA designs on Xilinx SoC/FPGA platforms. This requires strong skills in digital circuit design, VHDL ...
Staff FPGA Engineer
$150K - $195K/yr
Our Staff FPGA Engineer will be responsible for rapidly developing, testing, and implementing FPGA designs on Xilinx SoC/FPGA platforms. This requires strong skills in digital circuit design, VHDL ...
Staff FPGA Engineer
Reston, VA · On-site
$120 - $160/hr
Our Staff FPGA Engineer will be responsible for rapidly developing, testing, and implementing FPGA designs on Xilinx SoC/FPGA platforms. This requires strong skills in digital circuit design, VHDL ...
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Staff FPGA Engineer
Reston, VA · On-site
$120 - $160/hr
Our Staff FPGA Engineer will be responsible for rapidly developing, testing, and implementing FPGA designs on Xilinx SoC/FPGA platforms. This requires strong skills in digital circuit design, VHDL ...
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Senior FPGA Test Engineer, Intelligence Systems
$135K - $173K/yr
You will be responsible for rapidly developing, testing, and implementing FPGA designs on Xilinx SoC/FPGA platforms. This requires strong skills in digital circuit design, VHDL/Verilog coding, and ...
Senior FPGA Test Engineer, Intelligence Systems
$135K - $173K/yr
You will be responsible for rapidly developing, testing, and implementing FPGA designs on Xilinx SoC/FPGA platforms. This requires strong skills in digital circuit design, VHDL/Verilog coding, and ...
Staff FPGA Engineer
Reston, VA · On-site
$150K - $195K/yr
Our Staff FPGA Engineer will be responsible for rapidly developing, testing, and implementing FPGA designs on Xilinx SoC/FPGA platforms. This requires strong skills in digital circuit design, VHDL ...
Staff FPGA Engineer
Reston, VA · On-site
$150K - $195K/yr
Our Staff FPGA Engineer will be responsible for rapidly developing, testing, and implementing FPGA designs on Xilinx SoC/FPGA platforms. This requires strong skills in digital circuit design, VHDL ...
Staff FPGA Engineer with Security Clearance
Reston, VA · On-site
$150K - $195K/yr
Our Staff FPGA Engineer will be responsible for rapidly developing, testing, and implementing FPGA designs on Xilinx SoC/FPGA platforms. This requires strong skills in digital circuit design, VHDL ...
Staff FPGA Engineer with Security Clearance
Reston, VA · On-site
$150K - $195K/yr
Our Staff FPGA Engineer will be responsible for rapidly developing, testing, and implementing FPGA designs on Xilinx SoC/FPGA platforms. This requires strong skills in digital circuit design, VHDL ...
Senior FPGA Electrical Engineer
Linthicum, MD · On-site
$102K - $138K/yr
Minimum Qualifications: - 8+ years of experience designing/testing with FPGAs (Xilinx, Altera, etc.). - 8+ years of experience with SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL RTL design. - 3+ years of ...
Senior FPGA Electrical Engineer
Linthicum, MD · On-site
$102K - $138K/yr
Minimum Qualifications: - 8+ years of experience designing/testing with FPGAs (Xilinx, Altera, etc.). - 8+ years of experience with SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL RTL design. - 3+ years of ...
Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, integrate, and test advanced digital and mixed-signal electronic systems. • Develop FPGA firmware using Xilinx SoC platforms, VHDL, RTL, and embedded ...
Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, integrate, and test advanced digital and mixed-signal electronic systems. • Develop FPGA firmware using Xilinx SoC platforms, VHDL, RTL, and embedded ...
Staff FPGA Engineer, Intelligence Systems
$135K - $173K/yr
You will be responsible for rapidly developing, testing, and implementing FPGA designs on Xilinx SoC/FPGA platforms. This requires strong skills in digital circuit design, VHDL/Verilog coding, and ...
Staff FPGA Engineer, Intelligence Systems
$135K - $173K/yr
You will be responsible for rapidly developing, testing, and implementing FPGA designs on Xilinx SoC/FPGA platforms. This requires strong skills in digital circuit design, VHDL/Verilog coding, and ...
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Greenbelt, MD · Hybrid
Support software integration on Xilinx Zynq/PicoZed embedded hardware. * Participate in laboratory integration activities and hardware-in-the-loop testing. * Troubleshoot software defects and support ...
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Greenbelt, MD · Hybrid
Support software integration on Xilinx Zynq/PicoZed embedded hardware. * Participate in laboratory integration activities and hardware-in-the-loop testing. * Troubleshoot software defects and support ...
Senior FPGA Engineer
Linthicum, MD · On-site
$128K - $164K/yr
Minimum Qualifications: - 8+ years of experience designing/testing with FPGAs (Xilinx, Altera, etc.). - 8+ years of experience with SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL RTL design. - 3+ years of ...
Senior FPGA Engineer
Linthicum, MD · On-site
$128K - $164K/yr
Minimum Qualifications: - 8+ years of experience designing/testing with FPGAs (Xilinx, Altera, etc.). - 8+ years of experience with SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL RTL design. - 3+ years of ...
Support software integration on Xilinx Zynq/PicoZed embedded hardware. * Participate in laboratory integration activities and hardware-in-the-loop testing. * Troubleshoot software defects and support ...
Support software integration on Xilinx Zynq/PicoZed embedded hardware. * Participate in laboratory integration activities and hardware-in-the-loop testing. * Troubleshoot software defects and support ...
Programmable Logic Design Engineer - Temporary
Germantown, MD · On-site
$193K - $290K/yr
Synthesize Verilog and System Verilog for Xilinx/AMD FPGAs * Develop timing constraints, analyze timing results, and implement design changes required to close timing * Generate and collaborate on ...
Programmable Logic Design Engineer - Temporary
Germantown, MD · On-site
$193K - $290K/yr
Synthesize Verilog and System Verilog for Xilinx/AMD FPGAs * Develop timing constraints, analyze timing results, and implement design changes required to close timing * Generate and collaborate on ...
Senior FPGA Engineer
Fairfax, VA · On-site
$97 - $181/hr
Experience designing with Xilinx SoC/FPGA devices using the Vivado Design Suite * Experience with RTL logic design and coding using VHDL * Experience writing simulation testbenches to identify bugs ...
Senior FPGA Engineer
Fairfax, VA · On-site
$97 - $181/hr
Experience designing with Xilinx SoC/FPGA devices using the Vivado Design Suite * Experience with RTL logic design and coding using VHDL * Experience writing simulation testbenches to identify bugs ...
Senior FPGA Design Engineer
Elkridge, MD · On-site
$333K - $350K/yr
Familiarity with Xilinx FPGAs and SOCs * Simulation experience with Riviera PRO and/or Xilinx * Simulation testbench design experience Additional Desired Qualifications: * M.S. in Electrical or ...
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Senior FPGA Design Engineer
Elkridge, MD · On-site
$333K - $350K/yr
Familiarity with Xilinx FPGAs and SOCs * Simulation experience with Riviera PRO and/or Xilinx * Simulation testbench design experience Additional Desired Qualifications: * M.S. in Electrical or ...
Principal FPGA Engineer
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$144K - $192K/yr
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
Principal FPGA Engineer
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$144K - $192K/yr
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
Principal FPGA Engineer
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$144K - $192K/yr
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
Principal FPGA Engineer
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$144K - $192K/yr
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
Senior FPGA Design Engineer
Elkridge, MD · On-site
$333K - $350K/yr
Familiarity with Xilinx FPGAs and SOCs * Simulation experience with Riviera PRO and/or Xilinx * Simulation testbench design experience Additional Desired Qualifications: * M.S. in Electrical or ...
Quick apply
Senior FPGA Design Engineer
Elkridge, MD · On-site
$333K - $350K/yr
Familiarity with Xilinx FPGAs and SOCs * Simulation experience with Riviera PRO and/or Xilinx * Simulation testbench design experience Additional Desired Qualifications: * M.S. in Electrical or ...
Principal FPGA Engineer
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$144.10 - $192.10/hr
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 ...
Principal FPGA Engineer
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$144.10 - $192.10/hr
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 ...
Principal FPGA Engineer
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$144K - $192K/yr
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
Principal FPGA Engineer
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$144K - $192K/yr
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
Senior FPGA Design Engineer
Elkridge, MD · On-site
$333K - $350K/yr
Familiarity with Xilinx FPGAs and SOCs * Simulation experience with Riviera PRO and/or Xilinx * Simulation testbench design experience Additional Desired Qualifications: * M.S. in Electrical or ...
Quick apply
Senior FPGA Design Engineer
Elkridge, MD · On-site
$333K - $350K/yr
Familiarity with Xilinx FPGAs and SOCs * Simulation experience with Riviera PRO and/or Xilinx * Simulation testbench design experience Additional Desired Qualifications: * M.S. in Electrical or ...
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To thrive in a role specializing in Xilinx FPGA development, in-depth knowledge of digital design, HDL languages (such as VHDL or Verilog), and experience with Xilinx development tools is essential. Familiarity with tools like Vivado, ISE Design Suite, and Xilinx SDK—and potentially certification as a Xilinx Certified Developer—are typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication skills help facilitate successful project outcomes in multidisciplinary environments. These skills are crucial for creating reliable hardware solutions, meeting tight project timelines, and coordinating with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams.
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Job description
Overview
What will you do?
Do you have what it takes?
VTG is seeking a Staff FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) Engineer to support our Defense customer in Reston, VA. Our Staff FPGA Engineer will be responsible for rapidly developing, testing, and implementing FPGA designs on Xilinx SoC/FPGA platforms. This requires strong skills in digital circuit design, VHDL/Verilog coding, and simulation to contribute to projects that are shaping the future of defense.
What will you do?
- Integrate third-party vendors IP, as necessary
- Participate in entire design life cycle: from requirements and concept, through design and hand on testing/board bring up
- Implement a variety of signal types such as high speed comms (ethernet, serial), signal processing (analog, digital)
- Ensure designs meet all relevant safety and performance standards, with traceability back to top-level system requirements, as necessary
- Investigate and resolve bugs found during hand on testing (at HDL level and system level)
Do you have what it takes?
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
- 12+ years of professional experience in FPGA design and development. Experience with Xilinx SoC is highly preferred
- Familiarity with design software like Vivado (preferred), ModelSim, or Quartus
- Proficient in VHDL and/or Verilog
- Experience in SoC hardware bring-up, preferably on ARM-based systems
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of designing for safety-critical functions
- FPGA interfaces and high speed busses
- Experience with systems on a Chip (SoC)
- Low-level firmware (C/C++) development for bring-up and test
Contingent Upon Contract Award
VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $150,000-$195,000 which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.
Qualifications:- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
- 12+ years of professional experience in FPGA design and development. Experience with Xilinx SoC is highly preferred
- Familiarity with design software like Vivado (preferred), ModelSim, or Quartus
- Proficient in VHDL and/or Verilog
- Experience in SoC hardware bring-up, preferably on ARM-based systems
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of designing for safety-critical functions
- FPGA interfaces and high speed busses
- Experience with systems on a Chip (SoC)
- Low-level firmware (C/C++) development for bring-up and test
Contingent Upon Contract Award
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