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Firmware engineer

Chinquapin, NC · On-site

Working with Xilinx FPGAs, specifically Zynq and UltraScale. * Using the Vivado design environment to develop and verify designs. Designing and using Xilinx cores and developing custom cores.

iDirect GOVERNMENT

Senior FPGA Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

$133.70K - $171.70K/yr

Experience with Altera/Xilinx development tools * Demonstrated ability to verify digital logic designs with System Verilog * Demonstrated understanding in timing closure, clock domain crossings, etc.

Dexian

FPGA Hardware Validation Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$85 - $90/hr

Create FPGA architectures (Xilinx UltraScale+/Versal) using Verilog/SystemVerilog. Bring-Up : Lead board-level bring-up, integration, and timing closure via Vivado. Debug : Troubleshoot hardware ...

Lockheed Martin

ASIC & FPGA Design Engineer Sr

Orlando, FL · On-site

$114.80K - $158.20K/yr

Minimum 2 years with Xilinx/AMD Vitis and Vivado toolsets. * At least 2 years of hands-on experience using the Xilinx/AMD UltraScale design methodology. * 2+ years working with AXI, Ethernet, TCP/IP ...

TiltEdge Solutions LLC

Emulation Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$65/hr

Austin, TX Payrate: $65.00/hr Duration: Full-time * Strong hands-on experience with Xilinx FPGA architecture and toolchains. * Expertise in Verilog/System Verilog design and simulation. * Proficiency ...

Grupo Oesía

Ingeniero/a logica programable

Midland City, AL · On-site

$182.80K/yr

Working with Xilinx FPGAs, specifically Zynq and UltraScale. * Use of the Vivado design environment for developing and verifying designs. Design and use of Xilinx IP cores and development of custom ...

Keysight Technologies, Inc.

FPGA Engineer

Salters, SC

$133.90K - $172.10K/yr

Work with Xilinx/AMD (Vivado, Versal) or similar environments. * Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate FPGA designs into boards and systems. * Work with software engineers to define FPGA-CPU ...

Keysight Technologies, Inc.

Senior FPGA Engineer

Salters, SC · On-site

$133.90K - $172.10K/yr

Work with Xilinx/AMD (Vivado, Versal) or similar environments. * Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate FPGA designs into boards and systems. * Work with software engineers to define FPGA-CPU ...

Anduril Industries

Senior FPGA Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA

$139.50K - $179.20K/yr

This will require expertise in FPGA design, signal processing, RTL development (SystemVerilog/VHDL), and Xilinx toolchains. If you are a self-directed technical leader who thrives on establishing new ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for xilinx in the United States is $146,230.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,500.00 and $163,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Xilinx job typically involves working with field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), system-on-chip (SoC) designs, and adaptable computing solutions. Xilinx, now part of AMD, specializes in hardware design, embedded systems, and software development for industries like telecommunications, automotive, and data centers. Roles at Xilinx may include FPGA design engineers, embedded software developers, and verification engineers. Employees often work with programming languages like VHDL, Verilog, and high-level synthesis tools to optimize performance and scalability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Xilinx position, and why are they important?

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.

What are some common challenges faced by engineers working with Xilinx FPGAs?

Engineers working with Xilinx FPGAs often encounter challenges such as optimizing hardware designs for resource efficiency, managing complex timing constraints, and debugging intricate HDL code. Keeping up with frequent updates to Xilinx toolchains and integrating with different hardware and software platforms can also present learning curves. Collaboration with software and systems engineers is common, requiring clear communication and flexible problem-solving. Overcoming these challenges not only improves technical proficiency but also prepares engineers for more advanced roles within hardware or embedded systems development.
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Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineering (FPGA Design Engineer)

L3HHCM20

Fort Wayne, IN • On-site

$117.10K - $150.50K/yr

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Job Title: Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineering (FPGA Digital Design Engineer)

Job Code: 38228

Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Job Schedule: 9/80 Regular

Job Description:

Responsible for developing FPGA Firmware in the Space & Mission Systems (SMS) Segment of L3Harris. The SMS Segment provides critical mission solutions for space and airborne domains with defense, intelligence, and commercial applications. As an FPGA design engineer, you will be directly involved in one or more of the areas of design, integration, and test of advanced satellite communication links, digital telemetry, signal processing, and/or encryption technology.


Essential Functions:

  • Support proposal efforts in the estimation and planning of end-to-end FPGA development.
  • Decompose and allocate system and box-level requirements to FPGA requirements and specifications.
  • Architect solutions against requirements and implement those solutions in various FPGA technologies or platforms.
  • Design Med/High Complexity Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) starting from System De-composition and completing through System Integration and Test
  • Follow, enforce, and refine consistent firmware development processes across FPGA designs.
  • Synthesize designs to targeted technologies and perform constraint driven place and route and analysis.
  • Generate design review and deliverable documentation including review packages, block diagrams, interface control documents, and test plans/procedures.
  • Conduct design peer reviews at various phases in the development process.
  • Ensure FPGA simulations verify performance, then integrate and test the FPGA on the circuit card assembly.
  • Generate verification plans and procedures to validate hardware.
    Perform hardware testing and debug.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 6 years' professional experience or a Graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years' relevant professional experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years' of prior related experience
  • 6+ years experience using VHDL/Verilog
  • 6+ years experience with and understanding of AMD Xilinx FPGA architectures 
  • 3+ Years of professional experience with Xilinx Vivado
  • 3+ years experience performing timing closure, optimizing FPGA resource utilization
  • 3+ years experience debugging down to the hardware level, using Signal Generators, Logic Analyzers, Digital Oscilloscopes and Embedded FPGA Debugging tools

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • FPGA development and Verification Vendor tool suites: Xilinx ISE, Xilinx Vivado, Xilinx Vitis, Microchip Libero, Mentor Graphics ModelSim/Questa, Synopsis Synplicity
  • Version Control tools such as GIT, SVN, CVS.
  • Experience with advanced verification environments such as UVM & OVM
  • Experience using System Verilog for verification 
  • Build FPGAs with difficult timing and/or difficult routing constraints
  • Develop FPGA requirements and specifications
  • FPGA Device Selection and supporting the Pinout on a new CCA Design
  • High speed memory interfaces and/or high speed SERDES interfaces
  • Analog to Digital (AD) and Digital to Analog (DA) interfaces
  • Experience with AXI streaming and control buses
  • Possess the ability to interface with Hardware, Software, and Systems Engineering
  • Self-motivated individual with the ability to work and communicate effectively within a development group
  • Bring-up of advanced FPGA products such as SoC, MPSoC, RFSoC, ACAP, etc.
  • Digital Circuit Card Design: Schematic Entry, PCB/PWB Layout/Route, Signal Integrity Analysis.

 

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