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FPGA Engineer - P4- Cleared On-Site

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Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026
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Job#: 3023981

Job Description:

Senior FPGA/ASIC Design or Verification Engineer

Clearance Required: Active Secret (required prior to start)

Work Schedule: 9/80

Location: Onsite

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Experience Level: Senior (8 years)

Overview

We are seeking a Senior FPGA/ASIC Design or Verification Engineer to support advanced digital hardware development activities for critical system applications. This role includes VHDL design, SystemVerilog/UVM verification, integration and debug of custom FPGA/ASIC devices, and working with modern tool flows from leading semiconductor vendors.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team developing high-performance digital processing solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience, including at least one of the following:
    • FPGA/ASIC digital design using VHDL
    • FPGA/ASIC verification using SystemVerilog with UVM
  • Hands-on experience with one or more:
    • Xilinx FPGA devices and tool flows
    • Microsemi FPGA devices and tool flows
  • Experience delivering FPGA/ASIC solutions into system-level applications
  • Hands-on experience with integration and debugging of FPGA/ASIC hardware
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (must be active prior to start)
  • Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • FPGA development experience in one or more advanced technical domains:
    • Radar signal processing
    • Image processing for visual/infrared sensors
    • Embedded processor integration (ARM, MicroBlaze, Nios)
    • High-speed serial interfaces, Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit Transceivers (MGTs)
  • Verification experience including:
    • Constrained-random verification in SystemVerilog UVM
    • Emulation platforms such as Veloce
  • Experience with digital hardware integration into complex systems
  • Strong understanding of timing closure, resource management, and design optimization
  • Ability to support multiple projects, balance priorities, and work within cross-disciplinary design teams
Work Environment

  • Highly collaborative on-site engineering environment
  • Close coordination with digital design, systems, software, and test teams
  • Hands-on hardware lab and integration activities required

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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