FPGA Design Engineer

We are seeking a skilled FPGA Design Engineer to join a leading defense organization focused on developing cutting-edge Electronic Warfare (EW), Infrared (IR), SATCOM, and RF systems. This role involves contributing to advanced mission-critical hardware solutions across the full design lifecycle in a fast-paced, high-technology environment. The position requires an active Secret clearance and is based in Illinois.

About the role

This is a Contract to Hire position located in Orlando, FL. The role focuses on developing high-technology solutions within the defense industry, offering an opportunity to work on mission-critical projects in a collaborative and innovative setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement FPGA-based digital logic for advanced defense systems.
• Create and optimize VHDL code for high-performance, real-time applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, including RF, systems, hardware, and firmware.
• Participate in integration, testing, and troubleshooting of FPGA designs in lab environments.
• Document design specifications, test procedures, and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with defense-industry standards, security requirements, and program objectives.

Requirements

• Full lifecycle FPGA design and development experience.
• Expertise in VHDL.
• Proficiency with Xilinx, Intel, or Altera FPGA toolchains.
• Strong digital logic fundamentals and hardware debugging skills.
• Ability to work in a classified environment with an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense, SATCOM, Infrared systems, or RF-based technologies.
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces, DSP blocks, or embedded processing.
• Understanding of system-level integration in EW or RF systems.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $80.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (voluntary Life & AD&D for 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)

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Orlando, FL.