Actalent

FPGA Engineer - ONSITE IN SEATTLE, WA

Job Description

We are looking for a highly experienced and self-motivated FPGA Engineer to join our innovative engineering team. This role demands a deep understanding of digital design principles and extensive hands-on experience developing with Xilinx FPGAs, especially using Verilog. You will contribute to cutting-edge multimedia systems and play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing high-performance video and audio solutions, particularly for embedded applications in aerospace environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and validate FPGA-based solutions primarily using Verilog on Xilinx platforms, such as Zynq or UltraScale architectures.
• Execute complex video processing workflows, including real-time 4K video upscaling and downscaling, frame rate conversions, and high dynamic range (HDR) enhancement.
• Integrate advanced video and audio subsystems into broader hardware environments, ensuring efficient signal processing and reliable communication between system components.
• Develop and maintain robust I/O frameworks for video ingestion and playback, with a focus on applications such as USB-powered seat armrest systems and seamless 4K video delivery within aircraft interiors.
• Interpret electrical schematics and collaborate with hardware teams to optimize physical designs for performance, power, and reliability.
• Participate in the full development lifecycle—from initial architecture and RTL design to simulation, synthesis, place-and-route, and lab bring-up—while contributing to ongoing improvements and the evolution of next-generation systems.
• Provide technical mentorship, contribute to design reviews, and support the development of internal best practices.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in FPGA design, simulation, and verification.
• Proven proficiency in Verilog and familiarity with VHDL for legacy support and mixed-language designs.
• Expertise with Xilinx development tools (e.g., Vivado, ISE, Vitis) and FPGA architectures.
• Strong background in digital signal processing (DSP), high-speed video/audio interfaces (e.g., HDMI, DisplayPort), and data protocols.
• Familiarity with system-level integration involving embedded processors, memory controllers, and external peripherals.
• Excellent analytical skills and a collaborative mindset in fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environments.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $90.00/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 hybrid position in Kirkland,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.