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Senior Design Quality Assurance - Electrophysiology
Boston Scientific
Arden Hills, MN
The Senior Design Quality Assurance Engineer will bring their leadership to sustaining projects for our innovative Electrophysiology cardiovascular products portfolio. Furthermore, they…
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Staff Power Electronics Controls Engineer
Trystar Inc
Merrimack, NH
Trystar’s team members are our most important asset. We are looking for a Staff Power Electronics Controls Engineer to own the control strategy, modelling, simulation, and verification that…
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Engineer or Principal Engineer Subsystems Electrical
Northrop Grumman
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer or Principal Electrical Engineer to join our B2 Vehicle Engineering Subsystems and Modifications team. This position…
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Systems Engineer, Reliability and Maintainability Engineering - Level 4
Lockheed Martin
Marietta, GA
We are seeking a Level 4 Maintainability Engineer to support the design, development, verification, and sustainment of complex aerospace systems. In this role, you will apply…
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Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack and Advanced Algorithms
Google
Atlanta, GA
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Machine Learning Engineer II
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Richland, WA · Seattle, WA
- $114,000 USD / year
…profound domain expertise and creative integration of advanced hardware and software to deliver computational solutions that address complex data and analytic challenges. Working in…
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer III
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Richland, WA · Seattle, WA
- $140,200 USD / year
…profound domain expertise and creative integration of advanced hardware and software to deliver computational solutions that address complex data and analytic challenges. Working in…
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Lead Machine Learning Engineer IV
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Richland, WA · Seattle, WA
- $166,800 USD / year
…profound domain expertise and creative integration of advanced hardware and software to deliver computational solutions that address complex data and analytic challenges. Working in…
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Structural Analyst
Viasat, Inc.
Remote (excluding ND, VT, or RI)
- $149,500 to $224,500 USD / year
This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex structural problems and brings experience in FEA for aerospace hardware.
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Electrical Trades III - Greeley
State of Colorado
Greeley, CO
…highway lighting systems. The unit also manages the computer hardware and software for these traffic systems, and it upgrades and installs electrical circuits in all CDOT properties in…
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Staff Storage Engineer
Crusoe
Sunnyvale, CA
…systems across diverse workloads. Identify bottlenecks at the hardware, firmware, OS, and application layers. Develop and execute performance test plans, benchmarks, and stress tests. Tune…
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Technician III Development Technician
BAE Systems
Westminster, CO
Act as a test conductor using software scripts to command hardware and monitor telemetry.
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Engineer Senior - Thermal
BAE Systems
Boulder, CO
Thermal design and analysis of spacecraft and/or precision aerospace electro-mechanical, and/or opto-mechanical flight hardware systems, cryo systems, antenna communication systems,…
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SoftwareEngineer - Applied Research & Technology
Acuity Inc.
Boulder, CO
As a Research Engineer in the Applied Research & Technology team at Acuity Intelligent Spaces, you will sit at the intersection of applied machine learning research, software engineering,…
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Engineer Senior Principal II - Ground Systems
BAE Systems
Aurora, CO
Knowledge of related disciplines in software engineering, hardware engineering, integration, test engineering, quality engineering, configuration/data management.
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Manufacturing Engineering, Subassemblies
Vast
Long Beach, CA
…departments, fluid, pressurized, propulsion, or environmental control hardware in design, manufacturing, or…
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Manufacturing Engineering, Structures
Vast
Long Beach, CA
…departments, fluid, pressurized, propulsion, or environmental control hardware in design, manufacturing, or…
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Manufacturing Engineering, ECLSS
Vast
Long Beach, CA
Vast is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer, ECLSS, to help develop the systems behind our human-rated space stations. You'll use your engineering knowledge and creativity to design,…
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Integration Engineer, Fluid Systems Test
Vast
Long Beach, CA
Vast is looking for an Integration Engineer, Fluid Systems Test, to help develop the systems behind our human-rated space stations. You will drive the development and execution of…
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Integration Engineer, Avionics Test
Vast
Long Beach, CA
Vast is looking for an Integration Engineer, Avionics Test, to help develop the systems behind our human-rated space stations. You will drive the development and execution of human-rated…
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Integration Build Engineer
Vast
Long Beach, CA
…departments, fluid, pressurized, propulsion, or environmental control hardware in design, manufacturing, or…
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Controls & Automation Engineer
Vast
Long Beach, CA
…departments, fluid, pressurized, propulsion, or environmental control hardware in design, manufacturing, or…
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Systems Engineer and Modeler
Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
Huntsville, AL · Arnold AFB, TN
As a Systems Engineer on our team, you’ll have the chance to lead the technical development and integration of Department of Defense systems. You’ll create, integrate, and apply…
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Hardware Engineer
Root Access
New York City, NY
We’re looking for a Hardware Engineer to develop electronic products from concept through production. You’ll own circuit design, PCB development, prototype bring-up, and hardware validation…
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Test Engineer
Actalent
Oxnard, CA
Job Title: Test EngineerJob DescriptionThe Test Engineer executes customer test projects from initial planning through setup, fabrication, testing, and completion in accordance with…

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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