FPGA Engineer

Job Title

FPGA Engineer

Role Summary

Contract FPGA engineer to support a Fortune 500 aerospace and defense customer. Work on digital design, implementation, integration, and verification of FPGA-based systems within a security-cleared program.

Role involves FPGA/ASIC logic development, timing closure, debugging, and collaboration with system and hardware teams to deliver production-quality designs.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Typical requirement: 5+ years relevant experience, or 3+ years with an advanced degree; at least 3 years of professional FPGA development experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and implement FPGA logic (VHDL/Verilog) to meet system requirements.
• Perform timing analysis, resource optimization, and timing closure.
• Develop and maintain testbenches, perform simulation and functional verification.
• Integrate FPGA designs with board-level hardware and system firmware.
• Debug and troubleshoot FPGA/ASIC issues using lab equipment and software tools.
• Use vendor toolchains (e.g., Vivado, Quartus, Libero) for synthesis, implementation, and bitstream generation.
• Maintain source control, produce design documentation, and follow configuration management processes.
• Work within a cleared environment and adhere to program security requirements.

Requirements

Must-have skills and conditions:

• Active U.S. government Final Secret security clearance.
• Minimum of 3 years professional FPGA development, ASIC front-end, or equivalent experience; typically 5+ years overall experience.
• Proficient in VHDL and/or Verilog for FPGA/ASIC design and implementation.
• Experience with digital circuit architecture, timing analysis, and timing closure.
• Familiarity with FPGA platforms (AMD/Xilinx, Intel/Altera, Microchip) and vendor toolchains (e.g., Vivado, Quartus, Libero).
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for FPGA/ASIC systems and lab integration.
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git, Subversion) and configuration management.

Education Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field; an advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in a related field is acceptable with reduced experience. Equivalent practical experience in FPGA/ASIC development may substitute for formal degrees.

About the Company

Company: Efficient Computer

Headquarters: Austin, TX, USA

Developer of ultra-low-power general-purpose processors using patented technology that can consume up to 100x less energy than comparable ultra-low-power processors. Their programmable platform supports standard high-level languages and AI/ML frameworks to enable long-lived, battery-powered edge devices and energy-efficient SoCs for IoT and edge AI applications.