FPGA Engineer (secret Clearance)

FPGA Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled FPGA Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and optimizing firmware for FPGAs, which includes running advanced algorithms for real-time data processing and designing processing and firmware architectures. The position requires the ability to write and optimize HDL code for FPGAs, ensuring efficient and robust firmware solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize firmware for FPGAs, focusing on real-time data processing using advanced algorithms.
• Design and optimize processing and firmware architectures to meet project requirements.
• Write and optimize HDL code for FPGAs to ensure high performance and reliability.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering, from an accredited course of study.
• 10+ years of experience in developing firmware for embedded applications, including FPGAs.
• Experience with developing and executing tests to validate system functionality against specifications.
• Active U.S. Secret Clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with integrating and testing firmware/FPGA design with hardware and software.
• 10+ years of experience developing firmware for embedded applications.
• Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (active within the past 24 months).
• Experience with the design and implementation of real-time software and firmware for digital communications and signal processing algorithms.
• Proficiency in HDL coding for Xilinx FPGAs using Vivado.
• Experience with Kintex UltraScale and similar families.
• Experience with DDR4 memory controllers and the Aurora protocol for multi-gigabit transceivers.
• Experience in auto coding from Simulink and cybersecurity.

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 Nov 7, 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.