Senior FPGA Engineer

Actalent; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (AD&D)

HSA & Wellness perks

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Newtown, PA, is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to design and develop RTL-focused FPGA products, collaborating with hardware and software teams for robust deployments.

The role emphasizes timing closure, FPGA simulation and verification, and hands-on lab debugging, with 7–10 years of RTL/FPGA experience and familiarity with Xilinx and other FPGA families. This contract-to-hire position offers a hybrid workplace in Newtown, PA.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in RTL design and FPGA development.
• Hands-on RTL coding experience, preferably VHDL; Verilog also acceptable.
• Experience achieving timing closure on high-speed FPGA designs through timing analysis and optimization.
• Experience FPGA simulation and verification prior to hardware deployment.
• Familiarity with Xilinx FPGAs; Microchip and Intel/Altera also valuable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA-based products with a focus on RTL design, FPGA development, and simulation.
• Collaborate with hardware, embedded software, and test engineers to ensure seamless product development.
• Perform simulation and verification to validate designs before hardware deployment.
• Achieve timing closure on high-speed FPGA designs through timing analysis and optimization.
• Provide product development support and engage in lab debugging and troubleshooting.

Skills

FPGA design

RTL coding

Timing analysis

FPGA verification

Xilinx experience

Python scripting

TCL scripting

Lab debugging

Tools

Xilinx FPGA

Microchip

Intel/Altera

Job description

Job Title: FPGA Engineer Job Description

We are seeking an FPGA Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and deployment of FPGA-based products.

This position is open to candidates with 7-10 years of experience, focusing on RTL design, FPGA development, simulation, verification, timing closure, and product development support. The role involves collaboration with hardware engineers, embedded software engineers, and test engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA-based products with a focus on RTL design, FPGA development, and simulation.
• Collaborate with hardware, embedded software, and test engineers to ensure seamless product development.
• Perform simulation and verification to validate designs before hardware deployment.
• Achieve timing closure on high-speed FPGA designs through timing analysis and optimization.
• Provide product development support and engage in lab debugging and troubleshooting.

Essential Skills

• Significant hands‑on experience in FPGA design, with a proven track record of developing and delivering FPGA designs into production.
• Daily hands‑on RTL coding experience, with a strong preference for VHDL, though Verilog is also acceptable.
• Proven experience in achieving timing closure on higher‑speed FPGA designs through timing analysis and optimization.
• Experience in FPGA simulation and verification to validate designs prior to hardware deployment.
• Familiarity with Xilinx FPGA family is preferred, but experience with Microchip and Intel/Altera is also valuable.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with automation and scripting using Python and TCL to enhance FPGA build flows and development efficiency.
• Strong troubleshooting and lab debugging skills at the board level.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, with opportunities to engage with cutting‑edge technology and innovative projects. The team values efficiency, precision, and continuous improvement, making it an ideal setting for engineers passionate about FPGA development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newtown, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $67.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Newtown,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

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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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.