FPGA Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled FPGA Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and drafting of new hardware products as well as revising existing products. You will work closely with production to ensure error-free assembly and provide customer support when inquiries arise.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft new hardware products and revisions to existing products.
• Evaluate contract requirements for new product designs and modifications.
• Perform mechanical design of hardware chassis, including sheet metal, PCB mounting, hardware installation, and selection of color, texture, and screening.
• Provide guidance and interface with production to ensure error-free assembly.
• Capture schematics and design printed circuit boards.
• Interface with engineers on PCB layout, power distribution, and any special considerations.
• Provide customer support when inquiries are received.
• Evaluate vendors and fabricators to assure the best quality and price.
• Attend weekly engineering meetings and report the status of current projects.
• Process Engineer Change Requests.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in hardware design, including Verilog and VHDL.
• Experienced in digital circuit design and FPGA design software (Actel and Xilinx).
• Knowledgeable in PCB development techniques and software (schematic capture and board layout).
• Experienced in CAD for designing assembly drawings.
• Proficient in using electrical test equipment (logic analyzer, oscilloscope, DMM).
• Able to assemble computer chassis.
• Experience with PCB debugging and rework.
• Intermediate soldering skills.
• Familiar with Windows OS and MS Office programs (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook).
• Strong technical writing skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to lead projects and work on the entire project lifecycle.
• Experience in a small company environment is a plus.

Work Environment

You will work in a collaborative and dynamic environment. The position offers the opportunity to lead projects and work on the entire project lifecycle in a small company setting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $75.00

• 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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Goleta,CA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $48 - $75