FPGA Design Engineer

Quest Defense

FPGA Design Engineer developing VHDL designs for safety-critical aerospace applications. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting DO-254 documentation.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80 - $90 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in FPGA design using VHDL, with a strong focus on safety-critical aerospace applications. Proficient in developing DO-254 documentation and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of design intent and requirements.

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FPGA Design Using VHDLRTL Design and SimulationDO-254 Documentation DevelopmentTiming Analysis and ClosureTroubleshooting RTL Design Issues

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Hard Skills

FPGA DesignVHDL ProgrammingRTL DesignSimulation and SynthesisTiming ClosureDesign Constraint DevelopmentI/O Timing AnalysisDebugging and Root Cause AnalysisDigital Systems KnowledgeFPGA Design Methodologies

Industry Keywords

AerospaceSafety-Critical EngineeringDO-254AvionicsDefense

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and support FPGA designs using VHDL for safety-critical aerospace applications.
Implement and modify RTL designs supporting communication protocols, memory interfaces, data management, processor interfaces, and related digital functions.
Perform FPGA design activities including simulation, synthesis, place and route support, timing closure, pin-out definition, and design constraint development.
Troubleshoot RTL design issues using simulation environments, debug tools, and structured root cause analysis.
Support I/O timing analysis and resolve timing-related design challenges.
Develop and maintain DO-254 related documentation, including requirements, design descriptions, design specifications, traceability documentation, and supporting verification artifacts.
Collaborate with systems, hardware, verification, and project engineering teams to ensure design intent, requirements, and implementation remain aligned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
5+ years of relevant FPGA design experience in aerospace, defense, avionics, or another safety-critical engineering environment.
Strong hands-on experience developing FPGA designs using VHDL.
Experience with RTL design, simulation, synthesis, implementation, place and route, and timing closure.
Ability to implement and support FPGA functions related to communication protocols, memory interfaces, data management, processor interfaces, or similar digital design applications.
Experience developing and applying FPGA design constraints, pin-out assignments, routing considerations, and I/O timing analysis.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot RTL design flaws using simulation environments and structured debug/root cause analysis methods.
Working knowledge of digital systems, FPGA design methodologies, testing practices, and hardware/software or system-level integration.
Prior experience working within a DO-254 development environment.
Experience developing or supporting DO-254 documentation, including requirements, design descriptions, design specifications, and traceability documentation.
Familiarity with requirements-based design practices in safety-critical or regulated development environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/life and disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace.