Sr Advanced FPGA/Firmware Engineer
Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill a Sr Advanced FPGA/Firmware Engineer position that just opened in Middletown, RI (or Canonsburg, PA). In this role, you will support the development, verification, integration, and maintenance of FPGA and firmware solutions for advanced Torpedo Systems programs, while serving as a key engineering resource supporting product deployments, troubleshooting, and customer-facing technical activities. To be considered, you will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field plus 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s Degree plus 6+ years of relevant experience.
Location: Middletown, RI (or Canonsburg, PA)
Position: Sr Advanced FPGA/Firmware Engineer
Contract: 12–24 months or longer
Pay: $85.71/hour
Shift: 1st Shift
Work Schedule: Onsite
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, verify, and document FPGA and firmware solutions for advanced defense systems
- Participate in FPGA architecture development, system simulation, and detailed design activities
- Define module interfaces and support all aspects of FPGA device design and simulation
- Perform synthesis, place and route, timing analysis, and power utilization evaluations
- Verify test results and analyze system performance
- Develop and present technical requirements, designs, concepts, and engineering solutions to management, customers, and project teams
- Support FPGA process improvements and engineering best practices
- Generate technical engineering products throughout the development lifecycle
- Support hardware integration, troubleshooting, installation, and corrective action efforts
- Serve as an onsite engineering representative for customer support and field activities
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field
- 8+ years of FPGA, firmware, or embedded systems experience (or Master’s Degree with 6+ years)
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance
- FPGA design and verification experience
- Experience working in Linux environments
- Programming experience with C
- Experience with multithreaded software development
- Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Preferred Qualifications:
- FPGA architecture, simulation, synthesis, timing closure, and power optimization
- Git and Software Source Control tools
- Hardware troubleshooting using:
- Digital Multimeters (DMM)
- Oscilloscopes
- Power Supplies
- Function Generators
- Embedded firmware development
- System integration and hardware/software debugging
- Customer-facing engineering support experience
- Strong technical documentation and presentation skills
- Defense, aerospace, naval, or underwater systems experience
What You'll Experience:
- Supporting advanced Torpedo Systems and mission-critical defense programs
- Working with cutting-edge FPGA, firmware, and embedded technologies
- Hands-on involvement across the full development lifecycle
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams and government customers
- Opportunities to influence technical direction and process improvements
Clearance Requirement:
- Secret Clearance obtainable after hire
- U.S. Citizenship required
Work Environment:
- 100% Onsite
- Middletown, RI or Canonsburg, PA
About our client:
Our client is a mission critical DOD – Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence and cyber end users on a international basis.
About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
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APR Consulting, Inc., is one of the most trusted talent acquisition and workforce solutions providers in the United States. Known for exceptional responsiveness, agile strategies, and consistently high-level talent, the firm has become a go-to for organizations and managed services providers navigating complex change and urgent challenges. Since its founding in 1980, APR has transformed from a California IT-focused staffing firm to a full-service solutions provider filling a wide range of positions and serving over eight industries — including aerospace and defense, healthcare, IT, telecom, hospitality/gaming, sports/entertainment, government, and utilities –– in all 50 states, with a loyal roster of more than 850 specialized professionals.