FPGA Design Engineer

FPGA DESIGN ENGINEERING ROLE DEVELOPING ADVANCED SPACE LAUNCH MISSION SYSTEMS Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled FPGA Design Engineer with strong experience in VHDL, RF modulation techniques, and signal processing implementation. This engineer will translate Matlab designs into FPGA architectures, work closely with hardware teams, support board-level debug, and participate in design reviews and test planning. The ideal candidate has deep hands‑on FPGA experience and enjoys working on complex, hardware-integrated RF systems.

• Translate Matlab designs into FPGA architectures.
• Collaborate closely with hardware teams for system integration.
• Support board-level debugging and schematic reading.
• Participate in design reviews and test planning.
• Work on complex, hardware-integrated RF systems.

• Strong FPGA design with hands‑on experience in HDL, specifically VHDL.
• Experience working with Xilinx FPGAs and the Vivado toolchain.
• Proficiency in Matlab for algorithm development and simulation.
• Ability to translate Matlab models into VHDL implementations.
• Experience with communication protocols and RF modulation schemes such as PCM/FM, SOQPSK, and 5G.
• Experience with A/D (ADC) and D/A (DAC) converters.
• Test bench, simulation, or verification experience related to FPGA design.
• Board level experience such as reading schematics and debugging boards.
• Familiarity with signal processing concepts.
• Understanding of digital communications.
• Experience with tools/keywords such as D to A converters, A to D converters, signal processing algorithms, and communications systems.
• Experience creating or contributing to engineering documentation like requirements inputs/reviews, test plans, and design review slide decks.
• Experience using Jira or similar workflows for issue tracking.
• Knowledge of embedded C/C++ (not required and not expected to be used)

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

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $90.00/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 depend on 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 Horsham, PA. Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.

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