FPGA Engineer (secret Clearance)

FPGA Engineer (Secret Clearance)

We are seeking two skilled FPGA engineers with a Secret Clearance to join our dynamic team. This role involves developing and optimizing firmware for FPGAs, focusing on advanced algorithms for real-time data processing.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize firmware for FPGAs, executing advanced algorithms for real-time data processing.
• Design and optimize processing and firmware architectures.
• Write and optimize HDL code for FPGAs.
• Verify and validate FPGA designs.
• Support software, firmware, FPGA, and hardware integration.
• Collaborate with multiple programs and departments or business units.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in FPGA development.
• Experience with Xilinx and VHDL.
• Experience in image processing.
• Experience with KU060 and Versal.
• Ability to work with BSP.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science from an accredited institution.
• At least two years of experience in developing firmware for embedded applications.
• Experience in developing and executing tests to validate system functionality.
• Experience integrating and testing firmware/FPGA designs with hardware and software.
• Active Secret OR U.S. Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance (Citizen Required).
• Experience with real-time software and firmware design for digital communications or signal processing algorithms.
• Proficiency in HDL coding for Xilinx FPGAs using Vivado.
• Experience with Autocoding from Simulink.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $105.00/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 fully onsite position in Huntington Beach, CA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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.