Digital Design Engineer (FPGA)

This role offers hands-on involvement in advanced FPGA and digital system design, giving you the opportunity to solve complex engineering challenges while contributing to impactful, real-world solutions. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit? APPLY TODAY What You’ll Do:

• Design and develop digital electronics, including FPGA architecture and circuit design
• Define system architecture, simulation strategies, and detailed design approaches
• Execute full design lifecycle including synthesis, place & route, timing, and power analysis
• Develop and execute test plans, verify results, and perform validation on target hardware
• Collaborate with systems and software teams to ensure system-level functionality
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional engineering design efforts, After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there’s a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it’s convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

Do you have experience in Simulation tools?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, * 5+ years of experience in digital design, FPGA development, or circuit card design

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or 3+ years with a Master’s degree)
• 3+ years of experience with FPGA design tools, simulation, and verification processes

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience with System-on-Chip (SoC) design and embedded processors on FPGA
• Proven experience across all phases of digital/circuit design including architecture, synthesis, and validation
• Ability to perform embedded programming or firmware development
• Experience reverse engineering and enhancing existing designs
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Interest in leveraging AI for engineering efficiency and innovation

Join a high-performing engineering team developing advanced digital electronics solutions for mission-critical applications. In this role, you’ll design, simulate, and validate FPGA-based systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, high-reliability technologies. Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Work on cutting-edge technologies that support critical national and scientific missions
• Collaborative, innovation-driven environment with top engineering talent
• Access to strong professional development and growth opportunities