Job Information
Actalent FPGA Design Engineer in Columbia, Maryland
Description
known in the industry as elite FPGA designers. Does this sound like you or what you’d like to be? This isn’t an environment for designers who want to blend in. 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.
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 and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/hr.
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 Type
This is a fully onsite position in Columbia,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.