FPGA Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA

. Design, develop, and implement FPGA-based digital systems using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in FPGA design and development, including proficiency in HDL languages and experience with FPGA toolchains. Capable of executing verification strategies and ensuring compliance with industry standards in aerospace or medical device development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

FPGA Design and DevelopmentVHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog ProficiencyXilinx Vivado/Intel Quartus/Microchip Libero ExperienceDO-254 Compliance KnowledgeDigital Design Principles

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Hard Skills

FPGA DesignHDL LanguagesRTL DevelopmentSimulation and VerificationTiming AnalysisPlace-and-RouteOptimizationDigital Design PrinciplesDebugging ToolsHigh-Speed Interfaces

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical MindsetEffective CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationDetail-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

Xilinx VivadoIntel QuartusMicrochip LiberoTestbenchesSimulation-Based Validation

Industry Keywords

DO-254FDA StandardsISO StandardsAerospace DevelopmentMedical Device Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and implement FPGA-based digital systems using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog
Own the full FPGA lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, RTL development, simulation, synthesis, and validation
Develop and execute verification strategies, including testbenches and simulation-based validation
Perform timing analysis, place-and-route, and optimization using Vivado, Quartus, or Libero
Integrate FPGA designs into hardware platforms and support system bring-up and lab validation
Collaborate with systems, hardware, software, and test engineers
Support compliance with DO-254, FDA, and ISO standards
Troubleshoot complex hardware and firmware issues during development and testing
Contribute to design reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
5+ years of hands-on FPGA design and development experience
Strong proficiency in HDL languages (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog)
Experience with FPGA toolchains such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, and Microchip Libero
Knowledge of digital design principles, RTL design, and hardware interfaces
Experience with simulation, verification, and debugging tools
Familiarity with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, and SPI
Ability to work from system-level requirements to implementation and verification
US Person status required: citizen or permanent resident
Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening required
Preferred: aerospace or medical device development experience
Preferred: familiarity with DO-254, ARINC protocols, or safety-critical development processes
Preferred: DSP algorithms or signal processing on FPGAs
Preferred: C/C++ or Python programming skills
Preferred: embedded systems and SoC architecture experience
Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-project environments
Detail-oriented focus on quality and compliance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mentorship
Career growth opportunities
Comprehensive benefits