Advanced FPGA Engineer

Advanced FPGA Engineer

Location: Bloomington, MN

Job Type: Full-Time, Contract $80/hr

Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), founded by an Air Force veteran, is an award-winning staffing firm connecting top talent with leading employers in the defense, aerospace, and mobility industries.

CPI is seeking an Advanced FPGA Engineer to join our team supporting leading-edge defense technology programs. In this role, you’ll design and develop complex FPGA and ASIC systems used in secure, high-performance applications. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise to projects that directly impact national security and mission success.

• Design, verify, and document ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) and FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) developments.
• Define system architecture, simulation plans, and detailed design approaches.
• Develop module interfaces and manage all aspects of device design, simulation, and verification.
• Evaluate the design process, including synthesis, place-and-route, timing, and power utilization.
• Create and execute functional test and simulation plans.
• Analyze results and troubleshoot performance or design issues.
• Review vendor capabilities, foundry technologies, and device libraries as needed.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the ASIC/FPGA engineering organization.
• Research and analyze design proposals and specifications to determine feasibility and requirements.
• Select components and equipment based on performance and reliability criteria.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to complete major programs and projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related STEM field, plus 5+ years of relevant experience
  ; or a Master’s degree plus 3+ years of relevant experience
  .
• Strong understanding of ASIC/FPGA design concepts, principles, and verification methods
  .
• Proficiency with FPGA design tools and simulation environments.
• Experience with synthesis, timing analysis, and hardware validation.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• U.S.
  citizenship required due to the nature of work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance
  .

For over four decades, CPI has been a trusted career partner for technical professionals across the defense and aerospace sectors. Founded by a veteran, we understand the importance of mission focus, integrity, and excellence. When you join CPI, you gain a committed ally dedicated to helping you advance your career while contributing to projects that protect and empower our nation.

This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.

No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.