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# FPGA Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Warner Robins, GA, United States
- **Salary:** $156,000.0 - $197,600.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Systems Engineering, Software Debugging, Digital Arts, Digital Electronics, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Digital Technology, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), CPLD, Vivado, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/ga/warner-robins/fe73a3e9-9dfb-4539-a98b-bee1262e6998

## About the Role

Vivado
Firmware
Debugging
Visionary
Innovation
Reliability
Simulations
Communication
Program Scope
Digital Design
Digital Systems
Signal Processing
Systems Engineering
Electronic Hardware
Digital Electronics
Software Engineering
Firmware Development
Engineering Practices
Electrical Engineering
Digital Signal Processing
Engineering Design Process
Programmable Logic Devices
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), * Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant industry experience, or a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant industry experience, or a PhD in Electrical Engineering and at least 1 year of relevant industry experience.

 * Strong FPGA and firmware development skills using VHDL.
 * Strong experience working with Xilinx FPGA platforms, preferably using Vivado.
 * Proven ability to design, integrate, and test firmware code within complex digital systems.
 * Ability to write firmware that interfaces effectively with software and electronic hardware components.
 * Experience designing and implementing test benches to validate FPGA firmware.
 * Ability to sustain and support existing digital designs and firmware solutions.
 * Ability to work effectively in small teams and communicate clearly with cross-functional stakeholders., * Experience using modeling and simulation tools to verify firmware prior to hardware availability.
 * Experience in digital signal processing or related digital design disciplines.
 * Experience participating in or leading design reviews and documentation efforts.
 * Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and support their technical development., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

## Description

This role focuses on the design and development of advanced digital circuits and subsystems, including FPGAs, CPLDs, ASICs, and other digital components. The FPGA Engineer develops, implements, and tests firmware using VHDL for Xilinx-based platforms, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, reliable, and high-performance digital solutions., * Design and develop digital circuits and subsystems, including FPGAs, CPLDs, ASICs, and other digital components.

 * Generate and update digital system requirements and select appropriate components and equipment based on detailed analysis of specifications and reliability.
 * Use modeling and simulation tools to accelerate firmware development and testing before hardware becomes available.
 * Implement, integrate, and debug FPGA firmware using VHDL for Xilinx platforms, preferably within the Vivado toolchain.
 * Interface firmware with software and electronic hardware to ensure seamless integration into the overall system.
 * Design and develop comprehensive test benches to verify and validate FPGA firmware functionality and performance.
 * Implement rigorous testing and validation processes for digital designs to ensure they meet functional, performance, and reliability requirements.
 * Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to deliver fully integrated digital solutions.
 * Sustain and improve existing digital and firmware designs through troubleshooting, updates, and enhancements as needed.
 * Mentor junior engineers in digital design, firmware development, and signal processing practices, promoting best engineering practices and knowledge sharing.
 * Participate in design reviews and contribute to documentation of design decisions, test results, and system requirements.