FPGA Design Engineer

FPGA Design Engineer
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Pay: $50–$56/hour
Work Type: Onsite

Overview:
Seeking an FPGA Design Engineer to develop FPGA solutions for high-voltage electronics, I/O hardware, control systems, and video processing applications across advanced vehicle platforms. This role partners closely with systems, software, and hardware engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop FPGA architectures and logic solutions
• Support new and legacy FPGA designs
• Collaborate with systems, software, and hardware engineers
• Translate requirements into executable engineering work packages
• Implement and integrate Xilinx and third-party IP cores
• Create custom IP using VHDL and Verilog
• Develop timing constraints and perform timing closure
• Debug designs through simulation and lab testing
• Use revision control and issue tracking tools to manage development

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 5–10 years of FPGA design experience
• Experience with Git or similar version control systems
• Experience with Jira or issue tracking systems
• Experience with Xilinx FPGA toolchain:
  Vivado, ISE, SDK, Vitis
• Experience with Xilinx FPGAs and CPLDs
• Experience with VHDL and/or Verilog
• Understanding of basic electrical circuits

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC, ARM processors, AXI bus, PS-PL interfacing
• Experience with protocols: PCIe, USB, Ethernet, DDR, I2C, SPI, CAN
• Experience with video interfaces: LVDS, HDMI
• Background in defense, automotive, or ruggedized embedded systems

Why Join CPI?
For over 40 years, Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) has connected engineers with high-impact defense and advanced technology programs. We provide dedicated recruiter support, transparent communication, and opportunities aligned with your expertise and long-term career goals.