Fpga Design Engineer

Job Title: FPGA Design Engineer

Job Description

As an FPGA Digital Design Engineer, you will contribute to advanced mission-critical hardware solutions, working across the full design lifecycle in a fast-paced, high-technology environment. THIS POSITION DOES REQUIRE A CLEARANCE!

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 engineers.
• Participate in the integration, testing, and troubleshooting of FPGA designs in lab environments.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in FPGA Design & Development across the full lifecycle.
• Expertise in VHDL.
• Experience 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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 1–6 years of FPGA design experience, with up to 8 years considered.

Work Environment

This role is based in the state of Illinois and requires an active Secret clearance (no interim). The work environment is focused on developing advanced technologies for the aerospace and defense industries, with opportunities to work in lab environments on critical defense projects.

This is a Contract position based out of Arlington Heights, IL.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $75.00/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 fully onsite position in Arlington Heights,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $55 - $75