Demo

Senior FPGA Engineer

IT Resource Hunter
El Segundo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
Job Title: Senior FPGA Engineer

Location: El Segundo, CA (Onsite)

Note:- Candidates must come from one or more of the following industries:

Aerospace

Defense

Aviation

Advanced Manufacturing

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to join a high-performance engineering team supporting advanced aerospace and defense technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong experience designing, developing, and validating FPGA-based systems in regulated, mission-critical environments within the aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, or defense industry.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, simulate, and validate FPGA architectures for high-reliability embedded systems

Develop RTL code using VHDL and/or Verilog/SystemVerilog

Support FPGA integration with embedded processors, sensors, communication interfaces, and high-speed data systems

Perform timing analysis, debugging, verification, and hardware bring-up activities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, systems, and test engineering

Support system integration, validation, and troubleshooting in lab and production environments

Participate in design reviews, technical documentation, and compliance activities

Optimize FPGA performance, power, and resource utilization for real-time applications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

5 years of FPGA development experience

Strong hands-on experience with VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog

Experience with Xilinx, Intel/Altera, or similar FPGA platforms and toolchains

Knowledge of high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, UART, or DDR memory

Experience with simulation and verification tools such as ModelSim, Vivado, Quartus, or Questa

Strong debugging and hardware validation experience

Ability to work onsite in El Segundo, CA

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with DO-254, MIL-STD, or other regulated development environments

Familiarity with embedded systems, DSP, or real-time signal processing

Exposure to radiation-tolerant or safety-critical systems

Active Secret or Top Secret clearance is a plus

Salary.com Estimation for Senior FPGA Engineer in El Segundo, CA
$105,034 to $122,065
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Senior FPGA Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Senior FPGA Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$112,230 - $133,397
Income Estimation: 
$138,606 - $166,258
Income Estimation: 
$75,989 - $88,459
Income Estimation: 
$93,348 - $109,523
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at IT Resource Hunter

  • IT Resource Hunter Lawton, OK
  • I have mentioned the job description below for a full-time RN OR - Days position . Position: RN OR - Days Location: Lawton, OK 73505 / Bethel , AK 99559 Sc... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • IT Resource Hunter Dallas, TX
  • Job Title: Loan Operations Associate Job Location: Dallas, TX Duration: Full-time Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Loan Operat... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • IT Resource Hunter El Segundo, CA
  • Job Position: Warehouse Operations Specialist Job Location: El Segundo, CA Duration: Full-time Note: Client is looking someone who have exp. in aerospace, ... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • IT Resource Hunter El Segundo, CA
  • Job Position: Accounts Payable Manager Location: El Segundo, CA (Onsite) Job Duration: Full-time Note: Client is looking for aerospace, manufacturing, avia... more
  • 3 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Senior FPGA Engineer jobs in the El Segundo, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • K2 Space Los Angeles, CA
  • K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Actalent Hawthorne, CA
  • Description What you'll do: Own FPGA RTL development from blank sheet to flight Develop FPGA logical architecture and requirements in collaboration with ot... more
  • 8 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!