Secret FPGA Embedded Hardware Engineer

Post Date

Mar 26, 2025

Location

Aberdeen Proving Ground,
Maryland

ZIP/Postal Code

21005
US
Aug 06, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

BAL-771410

Pay Rate

$50 - $62 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an Sr. FPGA Embedded Hardware Engineer to join an research and development group supporting an Army program out of Aberdeen, MD. As an embedded hardware engineer, you will not only design and develop these systems but evolve them with advanced technology solutions. We are seeking someone eager to merge your software development and FPGA experience to create new novel engineering solutions that will directly impact the warfighter.

A successful candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and embedded systems, with a passion for system configurations and design. Solution-oriented thinkers thrive in this flexible and creative environment.

$44hr to $84hr.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st 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.

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Required Skills & Experience

*8+ years of experience with electrical engineering
*Active Secret Clearance Minimum
*Experience with embedded hardware systems
*Experience in FPGA system design, development and testing
*Experience with VHDL coding, and low-level programming
* Experience with C, C++, and MATLAB
* Knowledge of Linux distributions, including RedHat and Rocky Linux

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

*Active TS or SCI
*Experience with DSP signal processing algorithms
*Experience developing integrated solutions that leverage both the embedded processor and FPGA fabric of Xilinx SoC and RFSoC devices
*Experience with digital RF sampling, modulations, error correction, or compression
*Hands on experience with DMA blocks
*Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related IT field

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.