FPGA Engineer

Post Date

Apr 26, 2023

Location

Atlanta,
Georgia

ZIP/Postal Code

30318
US
Aug 22, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Computer Engineering

Req #

ATL-565031

Pay Rate

$32 - $48 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

-Perform firmware development using a Hardware Description Language (VHDL, Verilog).

-Develop test bench models to simulate and validate design

-Integrate system components and support equipment in a laboratory setting

-Contribute to technical reports and presentations

Required Skills & Experience

-Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field of study.

***Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited degree program relevant to this position will be considered. The candidate must have a graduation date of no later than December 2022.

-Experience in implementing algorithms in FPGAs (Xilinx) using HDL

-Background in communications, spectrum sensing, electromagnetics, signal processing, machine learning/artificial intelligence, or applied mathematics

-Ability to work individually and as part of a team

-Ability to work in a research environment where there are many unknowns and undiscovered paths

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Existing U.S. security clearance

-Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field of study

-Demonstrated experience in communications, spectrum sensing, electromagnetics, signal processing, machine learning/artificial intelligence, or applied mathematics

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills

-Experience programming in MATLAB

-Expertise in signal processing, electromagnetics, modeling & simulation, machine learning, image, or control theory

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.