Principle FPGA Engineer

Description What you'll do: Own

FPGA RTL

development from blank sheet to flight Develop FPGA logical architecture and requirements in collaboration with other engineering disciplines including defining HW/SW interfaces between fabric logic and processing subsystems Develop RTL code for Microsemi, Xilinx, or other FPGA or SoC devices in either SystemVerilog or VHDL Perform design verification including simulations, test benches, timing analysis, and hardware testing Lead design reviews, demonstrate requirement traceability, and create documentation for FPGA operation and interfacing with other SW and FPGA systems Develop and participate in test campaigns ranging from unit level manual tests, unit automated tests, and system level tests What You'll Bring Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent 15+ years of experience in

FPGA RTL

architecture, development, verification, deployment, and maintenance Skilled at SystemVerilog or VHDL Skilled in at least 1 scripting language (TCL, shell, Python, etc) Skilled in verification techniques, and timing/stability analysis Proficiency in understanding PCB designs and reading schematics Proficiency in understanding embedded software Proficiency with AXI protocols (at least AXI4 family) Knowledge of common bus and memory interfaces (DDR4, SPI, I2C, UART, etc) Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment Skills Verilog, Vhdl, FPGA Architecture, simulation, Hardware verification, Xilinx Top Skills Details Verilog,Vhdl,FPGA Architecture,simulation Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Hawthorne, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $243000.00/yr.

What We Offer:

Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration Equity ownership in the company Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support 401(k) plan with company match Flexible PTO and parental leave Home office set up reimbursement Fully flexible and remote friendly work environment Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Hawthorne,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.