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SECRET FPGA Design Engineer

Post Date

Oct 24, 2025

Location

Herndon,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

20170
US
Dec 25, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

DC0-a119e1b4-0179-4d42-9f9b-32dab521158c

Pay Rate

$76 - $95 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

his role reports to the Engineering Manager and focuses on designing and delivering FPGA solutions for national security products. You’ll work hands-on with protocols like Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and AXI, using tools from Xilinx, Intel, and others.
Key Responsibilities:

Translate system requirements into FPGA design specs
Develop architecture and implement designs in VHDL
Run simulations, synthesis, and timing analysis
Ensure design quality using tools like Lint, CDC, RDC
Create test plans and verify designs through simulations and hardware testing
Support integration and NSA certification processes

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Required Skills & Experience

BS/MS/PhD in engineering or related field
3–5+ years of FPGA design experience (VHDL)
Familiarity with Xilinx FPGAs and Vivado
Experience with version control and project tracking (EVM)
Strong communication skills
Active DoD security clearance required

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.