Fpga Design Engineer

Job Title: FPGA Design Engineer

Job Description

Join a dynamic team as an FPGA Design Engineer, where you will lead the full life-cycle FPGA development process. From defining requirements and architecture to RTL implementation and system integration, you will play a crucial role in the design and verification of complex FPGA designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead full life-cycle FPGA development, from requirements and architecture through RTL implementation (Verilog/VHDL), verification, and system integration across multiple FPGA families.
• Define and document FPGA architecture, including block diagrams, clocking strategies, and trade-off analyses; participate in and conduct design reviews.
• Develop robust, reusable, and self-checking testbenches; implement functional coverage models and achieve code coverage closure.
• Create and execute detailed test plans, procedures, and reports; ensure verification rigor and traceability.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate FPGA designs at the board and system level; support lab bring-up, debug, and qualification testing.
• Implement and validate JTAG boundary scan and other DFT features; ensure compliance with design-for-test and reliability standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in design practices, coding standards, and verification methodologies; mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical reviews.

Essential Skills

• Strong proficiency in RTL design using Verilog/VHDL, including custom implementations beyond vendor IP integration.
• Strong experience in testbench development, functional coverage, and verification of complex FPGA designs.
• Proficient with FPGA simulation and synthesis tools (e.g., QuestaSim, Riviera-PRO, Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus).
• Proficiency in FPGA architecture and optimization techniques for timing closure, floor-planning, and resource utilization.
• Ability to perform FPGA power estimation and analysis using vendor tools and optimize designs for power and thermal constraints.
• Strong understanding of high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, Serial RapidIO, DDRx) and control protocols (I²C, SPI, RS-232/422).
• Experience with System-on-Chip technologies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in FPGA design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Work Environment

ONSITE FIVE DAYS A WEEK!

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, SC.

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $150000.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Greenville,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

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Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.