Job Details

Overview

Join our team as a Digital Communications Engineer, where you will have the opportunity to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the globe. At our company, we thrive on innovation, creativity, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As part of the Systems Engineering Integration Test (SEIT) department, you will be instrumental in developing the next generation of communications and signal processing systems in a collaborative and empowering environment.

Job Title

FPGA Engineer

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, design, and development for digital designs associated with multi-function software-defined radios and automated test equipment.
• Test proposed designs using evaluation boards.
• Support the implementation of digital FPGA hardware architecture and algorithms.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering to ensure firmware design meets system-level requirements.
• Review designs and perform analysis.
• Drive complex technical problems to closure.
• Lead product delivery efforts.
• Possibly lead a team of technical engineers.

Essential Skills

• 12 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering discipline with a specialty in Digital Communications; or 10 years with a Master's; or 8 years with a PhD.
• Experience in the design and development of digital communications systems, including modulation, signal receiver design, noise processes, detection, equalization, coding, synchronization, and multi-access communications.
• Experience in link budget development, modeling, and testing.
• Proficiency in Matlab and Simulink modeling of digital communication systems and algorithms.
• Hands-on experience in Digital Communications within the last 3 years.
• Experience leading teams through product implementation or demonstration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Optimization of Matlab or Simulink code generated HDL and porting to FPGAs or ASICs.
• Experience in open air and/or flight testing of advanced communication systems.
• Active/Current DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI.
• Experience with military waveforms.
• Waveform algorithm design and decomposition.
• Waveform ASIC development.

Work Environment

This position is located on-site in our Emerging Capabilities Development group in San Diego, CA. The work shift is 1st Shift 9/80A, with potential travel up to 10% of the time. Our advanced digital engineering group operates in a fast-paced team environment, fostering continuous learning and a culture of automation. The facility is conveniently located just minutes from the beach, offering a collaborative, open, and team-oriented atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, California.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $100.00/hr.

Eligibility and Benefits Notes

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 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 San Diego, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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 ...@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

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