FPGA Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: FPGA Engineer Job Description

We are seeking an FPGA Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and deployment of FPGA-based products. This position is open to candidates with 7-10 years of experience, focusing on RTL design, FPGA development, simulation, verification, timing closure, and product development support. The role involves collaboration with hardware engineers, embedded software engineers, and test engineers.

• Design and develop FPGA-based products with a focus on RTL design, FPGA development, and simulation.
• Collaborate with hardware, embedded software, and test engineers to ensure seamless product development.
• Perform simulation and verification to validate designs before hardware deployment.
• Achieve timing closure on high-speed FPGA designs through timing analysis and optimization.
• Provide product development support and engage in lab debugging and troubleshooting.

• Significant hands-on experience in FPGA design, with a proven track record of developing and delivering FPGA designs into production.
• Daily hands-on RTL coding experience, with a strong preference for VHDL, though Verilog is also acceptable.
• Proven experience in achieving timing closure on higher-speed FPGA designs through timing analysis and optimization.
• Experience in FPGA simulation and verification to validate designs prior to hardware deployment.
• Familiarity with Xilinx FPGA family is preferred, but experience with Microchip and Intel/Altera is also valuable.

• Experience with automation and scripting using Python and TCL to enhance FPGA build flows and development efficiency.
• Strong troubleshooting and lab debugging skills at the board level.

The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, with opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technology and innovative projects. The team values efficiency, precision, and continuous improvement, making it an ideal setting for engineers passionate about FPGA development.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newtown, PA.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $67.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a hybrid position in Newtown,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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