Fpga Design Engineer

Job Title

FPGA Design Engineer

Rolling Meadows, IL

Active Secret clearance required.

Permanent

• Design, develop, and implement FPGA-based digital logic for advanced defense systems.
• Create and optimize VHDL code for high‑performance, real‑time applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams, including RF, systems, hardware, and firmware.
• Participate in integration, testing, and troubleshooting of FPGA designs in lab environments.
• Document design specifications, test procedures, and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with defense‑industry standards, security requirements, and program objectives.

• Full‑lifecycle FPGA design and development experience.
• Expertise in VHDL.
• Proficiency with Xilinx, Intel, or Altera FPGA tool chains.
• Strong digital logic fundamentals and hardware debugging skills.
• Ability to work in a classified environment with an active Secret clearance.

• Experience in Aerospace & Defense, SATCOM, Infrared systems, or RF‑based technologies.
• Familiarity with high‑speed interfaces, DSP blocks, or embedded processing.
• Understanding of system‑level integration in EW or RF systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3–8 years of FPGA design experience.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life insurance (voluntary life & ADDS 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)

$55.00 – $80.00 per hour

June 24, 2026

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