Senior Fpga Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior FPGA Engineer
Job Description

This role focuses on designing and implementing FPGA-based solutions that power real-time, high-accuracy micro-location systems. You will integrate advanced DSP and IQ radio processing algorithms to achieve centimeter-level precision in dynamic environments, while optimizing FPGA resource usage for high-speed interfaces and precision timing. Working closely with hardware, software, RF, and product design teams, you will explore new approaches to improve micro-location accuracy and robustness, rapidly prototype cutting-edge concepts, and translate them into production-ready solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement FPGA-based solutions that support real-time, high-accuracy micro-location systems.
• Incorporate advanced DSP and IQ radio processing algorithms to achieve centimeter-level precision in dynamic and complex environments.
• Streamline and optimize FPGA resource usage for high-speed interfaces and precision timing applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, RF, and product design, to develop robust micro-location solutions.
• Investigate emerging technologies and industry trends in signal processing, radio interfaces, and localization methods to inform design decisions.
• Rapidly prototype innovative concepts and evolve them into viable, production-ready FPGA and DSP solutions.
• Design, optimize, and validate high-performance DSP algorithms, particularly for wireless communication or localization technologies.
• Translate limited or high-level concept ideas into proof-of-concept systems and guide them through to production-ready implementations.
• Contribute to problem-solving efforts in a fast-paced R&D environment, addressing performance, robustness, and scalability challenges.

• Proven experience in FPGA or ASIC design and RTL implementation.
• Solid understanding of DSP algorithms, including FFT, filtering, modulation, and demodulation.
• Hands-on experience with IQ radio processing for high-precision applications.
• Comfort working with FPGA development toolchains such as Vivado.
• Experience using version control systems, particularly Git.
• Proficiency in designing, optimizing, and validating high-performance DSP algorithms, especially for wireless communication or localization technologies.
• Ability to work from limited initial concept ideas and develop them into proof-of-concept systems and production-ready solutions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced research and development environment.
• Strong collaboration skills for working with hardware, software, RF, and product design teams.

• Familiarity with error correction techniques for digital communication systems.
• Knowledge of MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) systems.
• Experience with beamforming or similar advanced signal processing methods.
• Interest in emerging technologies and industry trends in signal processing, radio interfaces, and localization methods.
• Motivation to contribute to next-generation technologies that impact mobility, retail, travel, and related domains.
• Interest in opportunities for professional advancement, mentorship, and leadership.

This position follows a hybrid work model centered around the Southfield office. Team members work remotely on Mondays and Fridays and are in the office from Tuesday through Thursday. The role operates in a fast-paced, problem-solving R&D environment focused on developing next-generation technology for applications such as mobility, retail, and travel. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and leverage modern FPGA development toolchains and version control systems as part of your daily work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Southfield, MI.

The pay range for this position is $100.00 - $110.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Southfield,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 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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