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Mechanical Engineer
Fortifi Food Processing Solutions
Gainesville, GA
The Mechanical Engineer - Sustaining supports Cantrell-Gainco equipment throughout its life through engineer-to-order (ETO) processing, product life-cycle management, and continuous…
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Hardware Engineer, PCB Layout
Meta
Little Rock, AR
Meta is seeking a Staff PCB Layout Engineer to drive the design and delivery of complex printed circuit boards for large-scale infrastructure hardware. In this role, you will define layout…
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Automation Controls Engineer
RFA Engineering
Saint Paul, MN · Eden Prairie, MN
The Automation Controls Engineer will support the design, programming, integration, checkout, and validation of automated machinery and assembly equipment. Work may span electrical controls…
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Core Senior .NET Software Engineer
Evolent
Little Rock, AR
The Senior Software Engineer leads the design, development, and deployment of complex software solutions, ensuring scalability and maintainability. This role architects and implements…
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Senior QA Automation Engineer - Playwright & Selenium
Cognizant
Little Rock, AR
- $50,000 to $92,500 USD / year
We are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer - Playwright & Selenium to join our Quality Engineering team supporting critical financial applications. The ideal candidate will have strong…
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Pipeline Automation Engineer
Par Pacific
Billings, MT
·Pipeline Automation Engineer at a growth-oriented downstream energy company
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Senior Systems Engineer
Govcio LLC
Tampa, FL
…requirements based on customer description, system planning, and design and ensures requirements are complied with through formal verification methods. Translates high-level product…
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Sr Systems Engineer
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Oak Harbor, WA
…sustain our way of living. Join our team! As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will exhibit expert-level skills in requirements engineering, systems integration, Verification & Validation…
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Sr. NPI Mechanical Engineer - Tooling
Intuitive
Sunnyvale, CA
Lead Design Verification and Validation (V&V) builds
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Electrical Test Engineer
Actalent
Golden Valley, MN
- $45 to $65 USD / hour
Electrical Test Engineer We are seeking a Test Engineer to lead system verification, reliability validation, and test strategy development for complex robotic and electro-mechanical…
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Software Test Engineer
Actalent
Owatonna, MN
- $55 to $68 USD / hour
38+ years of experience as an Embedded Software Test Engineer, Embedded Software Validation Engineer, Firmware Test Engineer, Software Verification Engineer, Automotive Software Test…
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Experienced Controls Engineer
PAR Systems
Shoreview, MN
- $110,000 to $160,000 USD / year
Technical leadership, design checking, mentoring, or a Professional Engineer license.
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Experienced / Senior Loads and Dynamics Engineer
The Boeing Company
Hazelwood, MO
…data analysis and documenting results, in order to support design and verification of vehicle and…
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Core Senior .NET Software Engineer
Evolent
Jefferson City, MO
The Senior Software Engineer leads the design, development, and deployment of complex software solutions, ensuring scalability and maintainability. This role architects and implements…
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Hardware Engineer, PCB Layout
Meta
Jefferson City, MO
Meta is seeking a Staff PCB Layout Engineer to drive the design and delivery of complex printed circuit boards for large-scale infrastructure hardware. In this role, you will define layout…
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Senior QA Automation Engineer - Playwright & Selenium
Cognizant
Jefferson City, MO
- $50,000 to $92,500 USD / year
We are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer - Playwright & Selenium to join our Quality Engineering team supporting critical financial applications. The ideal candidate will have strong…
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Engineer-Project
HUSCO International, Inc.
Waukesha, WI
Exposure to product design, verification testing, supplier development, and customer support
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Lead ASIC Design Verification Engineer, Amazon Leo
Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
Sunnyvale, CA · Redmond, WA · San Diego, CA
· Work with the design and communication systems team and participate in system level verification using test benches constructed using UVM, System C and DPI-C
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RF Modeling and Simulation Engineer - Multiple Levels
AeroVironment, Inc.
Albuquerque, NM · Germantown, MD
…throughout the product lifecycle - from early architecture and design trades through verification, qualification, production, and field support. Senior-level engineers may lead modeling…
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Commissioning Field Engineer - Electrical
Hoffman Construction Company
Boise, ID · ID · Hauser, ID · Kuna, ID · Moscow, ID · Post Falls, ID · Lewiston Orchards, ID
Position Summary: The Electrical Field Engineer will work within the Commissioning department and will report to Commissioning Manager. They will work closely with design professionals,…
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Senior Quality Engineer
RapidAI
Golden, CO
- $95,000 to $115,000 USD / year
In this role, you will champion robust design controls, lead risk management initiatives, oversee verification and validation (V&V) activities, and continuously refine our Quality…
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Network & Systems Engineer – Shipboard IT
JSL Technologies Incorporated
Mayport, FL
- $62,000 to $85,000 USD / year
Network & Systems Engineer – Shipboard IT (TI-09)
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Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), Web + Server - Find My
Apple
Cupertino, CA
…coverage, with sound judgment about where AI helps and where human verification is…
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Fluid System Design Engineer IV
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Space Coast, FL
In this role you will use your experience designing flight vehicle fluid systems to act as a System Responsible Engineer, coordinating design and supporting production of reaction control…
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Director, Facilities Design Structural Engineering
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Space Coast, FL · Huntsville, AL
The Director, Facility Structural Engineering leads the structural design, analysis, and assurance of the buildings, foundations, and special structures that support launch vehicle…

Actalent

FPGA Design Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

$55 to $80 USD / hour

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Pay: $55 to $80 USD / hour
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

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FPGA Design EngineerJob DescriptionThis FPGA Design Engineer role supports a leading defense organization developing cuttingedge systems. You will work across the full FPGA design lifecycle, contributing to advanced missioncritical hardware solutions in a fastpaced, hightechnology environment. The position is based in Schaumburg, IL and is ideal for engineers with several years of FPGA experience who want to design and implement complex digital logic for realtime, highperformance applications.Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement FPGAbased digital logic for advanced defense and communications systems.
Create, optimize, and maintain VHDL code for highperformance, realtime applications.
Own the full FPGA design lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture, implementation, verification, and support.
Collaborate closely with crossfunctional engineering teams, including RF, systems, hardware, and firmware engineers, to ensure seamless system integration.
Participate in integration, testing, and troubleshooting of FPGA designs in lab environments, using appropriate tools and test equipment.
Debug and resolve digital hardware and FPGArelated issues, ensuring reliable performance in missioncritical scenarios.
Document design specifications, test procedures, and technical reports in a clear and comprehensive manner.
Ensure FPGA designs comply with defenseindustry standards, security requirements, and program objectives.
Contribute to systemlevel integration efforts for EW, SATCOM, IR, and RFbased technologies.
Support continuous improvement of design processes, tool flows, and best practices within the engineering team.

Essential Skills

310+ years of FPGA design and development experience-we have multiple openings!!
Strong handson experience with FPGA design across the full lifecycle, from concept through implementation and verification.
Expertise in VHDL for designing and implementing complex digital logic.
Experience working with Xilinx, Intel, or Altera FPGA toolchains (specific product lines not required).
Solid understanding of digital logic fundamentals and digital hardware design principles.
Strong hardware debugging skills, including the ability to diagnose and resolve FPGArelated issues in lab environments.
Ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional engineering teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
Ability to work in environments that may require access to classified information, with an active Secret clearance preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Familiarity with highspeed interfaces and related design considerations.
Experience with DSP blocks or embedded processing within FPGA architectures.
Understanding of systemlevel integration in Electronic Warfare (EW) or RF systems.
Prior exposure to defenseindustry standards and securitydriven design practices.
Strong documentation skills for specifications, test procedures, and technical reports.
Ability to thrive in a fastpaced, hightechnology environment focused on missioncritical solutions.
Active Secret clearance is preferred but candidates without clearance may also be considered.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55.00 - $80.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D 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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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