FPGA Engineer

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FPGA Engineer

Job Description

The FPGA Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, verification, and integration of FPGA-based solutions for embedded and avionics systems. This role requires deep technical expertise in Xilinx devices, hardware description languages (SystemVerilog and VHDL), and hands-on debugging within complex systems. The engineer will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-reliability system performance that meets stringent industry and program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement FPGA modules using Xilinx (Vivado) toolchains.
• Develop FPGA logic using SystemVerilog and VHDL, ensuring best-practice coding standards.
• Perform unit-level testing, simulation, verification, and hardware bring-up.
• Work with Xilinx UltraScale family devices and associated embedded platforms.
• Debug FPGA issues at both the logic and system levels, leveraging lab equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and embedded debug tools.
• Participate in system integration activities with software, electrical, and systems engineering teams.
• Support design reviews, requirement analysis, and documentation aligned with avionics/defense development processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of FPGA development workflows and verification methodologies.

Essential Skills

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Strong experience with Xilinx FPGAs and the Vivado design suite.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog for design and/or verification.
• Proficiency in VHDL for FPGA development.
• Hands-on experience with Xilinx UltraScale family hardware.
• Experience with unit-level testing, simulation tools, and debugging.
• Experience in avionics, aerospace, or other safety-critical embedded systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with UVM (Universal Verification Methodology).
• Familiarity with DO-254 or other regulated development environments.
• Experience with embedded software or firmware integration.
• Python or TCL scripting for automation and tool flows.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $95.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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