FPGA Design Engineer
Actalent, Columbia, MD, United States
Overview Known in the industry as elite FPGA designers. This is an opportunity for those who want to solve problems, push technology, design at a higher level, and see the results of their work in action. Our designs are in space, undersea, and everywhere in between. If you work with us, imagine what your designs could do.
Responsibilities Design, integrate, and test advanced FPGA and SoC systems in a fast-paced, rapid-prototyping development environment.
Skills & Qualifications The ideal candidate has at least 10 years experience as an FPGA/SoC designer and developer and is skilled in:
Multigigabit Transceivers
IP Integration
Embedded Design
You’re also up-to-date in the field’s foremost technologies, including:
AMD Xilinx UltraScale+ MPSoC or RFSoC
MicroChip / Microsemi / Actel
Intel / Altera
Lattice
Tcl scripting language
High-Speed Protocols
Basic RF fundamentals
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, MD.
Pay The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/hr.
Benefits / Requirements 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)
Workplace This is a fully onsite position in Columbia, MD.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. 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, and ensuring growth opportunities for our people.
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.
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Responsibilities Design, integrate, and test advanced FPGA and SoC systems in a fast-paced, rapid-prototyping development environment.
Skills & Qualifications The ideal candidate has at least 10 years experience as an FPGA/SoC designer and developer and is skilled in:
Multigigabit Transceivers
IP Integration
Embedded Design
You’re also up-to-date in the field’s foremost technologies, including:
AMD Xilinx UltraScale+ MPSoC or RFSoC
MicroChip / Microsemi / Actel
Intel / Altera
Lattice
Tcl scripting language
High-Speed Protocols
Basic RF fundamentals
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, MD.
Pay The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/hr.
Benefits / Requirements 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)
Workplace This is a fully onsite position in Columbia, MD.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. 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, and ensuring growth opportunities for our people.
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.
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