FPGA Engineer

Talentify; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer for an onsite role in Warner Robins, GA. The position focuses on designing and developing digital circuits and subsystems, with emphasis on FPGA, CPLD, and ASIC components.

You will develop firmware using VHDL for Xilinx platforms and collaborate across hardware, software, and systems teams. Qualified candidates have a background in Electrical Engineering and multiple years of FPGA/firmware experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of FPGA/firmware design experience or advanced degrees with commensurate experience.
• Experience designing, integrating and testing FPGA firmware for complex digital systems.
• Strong VHDL firmware development skills and Xilinx Vivado proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop digital circuits and subsystems including FPGAs, CPLDs, ASICs, and other digital components.
• Generate and update system requirements and select components based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
• Use modeling and simulation tools to accelerate firmware development and testing prior to hardware availability.
• Implement, integrate, and debug FPGA firmware using VHDL for Xilinx platforms (Vivado preferred).
• Interface firmware with software and hardware to ensure seamless integration.
• Create comprehensive test benches to verify FPGA firmware functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Sustain and improve existing digital designs and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

FPGA design

Firmware development

VHDL

Vivado

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vivado

Job description

Job Title: FPGA Engineer

Job 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using modeling and simulation tools to verify firmware prior to hardware availability.
• Experience participating in or leading design reviews and documentation efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and support their technical development.

This is an on-site role based in Warner Robins, working five days per week. The environment includes multiple labs and work areas dedicated to hardware and software engineering, providing access to the equipment and tools needed for digital design, firmware development, and testing. The culture emphasizes collaboration, with engineers working in small teams of approximately 45 people and on larger efforts involving up to 30 team members depending on program scope. The setting supports close interaction among hardware, software, and systems engineers to deliver integrated solutions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Warner Robins, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $95.00/hr.

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.

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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Warner Robins, GA.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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