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FPGA Engineer

Actalent
Ashburn, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 1/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026

Description

Learn and understand product offerings and engineering workflows. Develop FPGA designs to perform data acquisition, signal processing, and signal generation. Develop low-level kernel driver software to interface with FPGA devices. Develop desktop applications that utilize FPGA-based data acquisition systems. Collaborate with software, hardware, and optical engineers to integrate FPGA subsystems into complex imaging units. Participate in system design, testing, and optimization for performance and reliability. Work with end users to understand and define software project requirements. Define workflows for quality control and fault analysis in FPGA based devices.


Skills

Engineering, fpga


Top Skills Details

Engineering,fpga


Additional Skills & Qualifications

Project and non-project design flows Hierarchical design flows Advanced timing closure techniques Integrating high-level IP modules (PCI Express, JESD204B, etc.) Developing original IP modules using IP Packager Experience targeting designs for the Xilinx Kintex Ultrascale platform. Familiarity with Partial Reconfiguration/ Dynamic Function eXchange. Deep understanding of clocking resources (MMCM/PLL) and I/O interfaces (SelectIO, GTH transceivers). Working knowledge of circuit design and board-level communication interfaces (LVDS, SPI, I²C, JESD204B). Experience interfacing with high-speed ADC and DAC components. Proficiency with C /C and experience with low-level device interfaces. Experience utilizing electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyze Strong record of problem-solving in research or technical environments, with the ability to independently design and implement solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting technical information to diverse scientific audiences.


Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ashburn, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/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 hybrid position in Ashburn,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2025.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $100,000 - $140,000

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