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Digital Design Engineer
Job Description
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Range: Up to $67/hourly About the Role
Our client is seeking a Digital Design Engineer to support the design, development, verification, and integration of advanced digital electronic systems. This role will focus on FPGA development, circuit card design, system simulation, and hardware verification for mission-critical defense applications. The ideal candidate will have experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams and supporting the complete hardware development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Design digital electronic hardware including FPGA-based solutions and circuit card assemblies
- Define, develop, verify, and document digital hardware designs
- Determine system architecture, simulation approaches, and detailed design methodologies
- Define module interfaces and support all aspects of device design and simulation
- Perform FPGA synthesis, place and route, timing analysis, and power utilization analysis
- Develop test plans and simulation strategies to validate design requirements
- Verify and validate designs through testing on target hardware platforms
- Support system integration activities with Systems and Software Engineering teams
- Lead interdisciplinary design efforts and technical reviews
- Analyze and update existing designs to support new requirements and functionality
- Support embedded processor and System-on-Chip (SoC) FPGA designs
- Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field with 5+ years of relevant experience;or Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with FPGA development and digital circuit design
- Knowledge of all phases of circuit card design and development
- Experience with system simulation, verification, and validation processes
- Ability to work independently and manage complex engineering assignments
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines
- Experience with embedded processors and SoC FPGA architectures preferred
- Embedded programming experience is a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Fully Onsite
- Manassas, VA
CPI partners with leading defense and aerospace organizations developing advanced technologies that support critical national security missions. This opportunity offers hands-on involvement in cutting-edge FPGA and digital hardware development programs, exposure to complex engineering challenges, and the ability to work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams while advancing your technical career.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jimmy Tallent
Technical Recruiter
As a proud U.S. Army veteran with an extensive 28-year service record, Jimmy Tallent dedicated two decades of his life to active duty and an additional eight years in the Army Reserve, contributing his time, talent and commitment to various vital aspects of military service. His journey has been diverse, spanning roles in aviation, transportation, and recruiting, allowing him to develop a versatile skill set and a deep understanding of the military landscape.
Originally hailing from the city of Chattanooga, TN, Jimmy embarked on his military career with a passion for service and a commitment to excellence. Throughout his tenure, he served in dynamic and challenging roles, which included the precision and expertise demanded by the aviation industry, the strategic logistics of transportation, and the interpersonal and leadership skills required in the recruiting field.
In addition to his rich military experience, he pursued and earned a degree in business management, further enhancing his knowledge and capabilities. With this academic achievement, coupled with his practical experience, positioned him as a professional with a comprehensive understanding of both military and business landscapes.
Today, Jimmy is excited to leverage his leadership, organizational, and strategic skills at Contract Professionals, Inc. Jimmy is driven by his commitment to excellence, his discipline instilled through years of military service, and his passion for overcoming challenges. He approaches every opportunity with the same dedication and integrity, which defined his military career.