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Job Description

Job Location : Reston VA

Title : FPGA Engineer

Pay Rate : $60 to $70 an hour (DOE)

Purpose of the Team : We are seeking an FPGA Engineer with expertise in quantum computing control systems and high-speed signal processing, specifically using the Xilinx ZCU216 RFSoC platform.
Key projects : developing real-time qubit control and readout solutions, integrating FPGA-based RF signal processing with quantum hardware.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop and optimize FPGA firmware for quantum control systems using the ZCU216 RFSoC, focusing on high-speed DAC / ADC integration for qubit manipulation and measurement.

Implement pulse shaping, AWG (Arbitrary Waveform Generation), and real-time feedback algorithms for quantum gates and qubit readout.

Work with Xilinx Vivado, Vitis, and RFSoC-specific toolchains to develop and debug FPGA-based control logic.

Integrate JESD204B / C interfaces for high-speed RF signal generation and acquisition.

Design low-latency digital signal processing (DSP) pipelines for phase estimation, signal demodulation, and noise filtering in qubit readout.

Collaborate with quantum physicists and experimentalists to implement FPGA-based real-time quantum error correction and feedback control.

Interface FPGA designs with high-speed communication protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, and AXI for system-level integration.

Work with Python and C / C for FPGA interfacing, automation, and quantum experiment control.

Perform timing analysis, resource utilization optimization, and debugging for high-performance operation.

Conduct hardware bring-up, validation, and lab testing, using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and quantum measurement setups.

Top Hard Skills Required

Xilinx Vivado, Vitis, and RFSoC-specific toolchains 8-10 years

Python and C / C 8-10 years

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

3 years of FPGA development experience, with a focus on Xilinx RFSoC platforms (e.g., ZCU216, ZCU208, ZCU111).

Strong expertise in VHDL / Verilog and / or HLS (C / C ) for FPGA programming.

Proficiency in Xilinx Vivado, Vitis, and RFSoC development environments.

Experience with high-speed DACs / ADCs, JESD204B / C, and RF signal generation.

Understanding of quantum computing control protocols, pulse shaping, and qubit measurement techniques.

Familiarity with Python, C / C , and embedded Linux for FPGA integration with quantum experiments.

Experience working with high-speed serial interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, etc.) for control and data acquisition.

Company Description

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.

Company Description

As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.

Salary : $60 - $70

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