What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior FPGA Engineer position at Actalent?
Description
What you'll do: Own FPGA RTL development from blank sheet to flight Develop FPGA logical architecture and requirements in collaboration with other engineering disciplines including defining HW/SW interfaces between fabric logic and processing subsystems Develop RTL code for Microsemi, Xilinx, or other FPGA or SoC devices in either SystemVerilog or VHDL Perform design verification including simulations, test benches, timing analysis, and hardware testing Lead design reviews, demonstrate requirement traceability, and create documentation for FPGA operation and interfacing with other SW and FPGA systems Develop and participate in test campaigns ranging from unit level manual tests, unit automated tests, and system level tests What You'll Bring Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent 10 years of experience in FPGA RTL architecture, development, verification, deployment, and maintenance Skilled at SystemVerilog or VHDL Skilled in at least 1 scripting language (TCL, shell, Python, etc) Skilled in verification techniques, and timing/stability analysis Proficiency in understanding PCB designs and reading schematics Proficiency in understanding embedded software Proficiency with AXI protocols (at least AXI4 family) Knowledge of common bus and memory interfaces (DDR4, SPI, I2C, UART, etc) Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment
Skills
Verilog, Vhdl, FPGA Architecture, simulation, Hardware verification, Xilinx
Top Skills Details
Verilog,Vhdl,FPGA Architecture,simulation
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Hawthorne, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $243000.00/yr.
What We Offer: Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration Equity ownership in the company Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support 401(k) plan with company match Flexible PTO and parental leave Home office set up reimbursement Fully flexible and remote friendly work environment Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Hawthorne,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 21, 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 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Salary : $150,000 - $243,000