FPGA / Firmware Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona

Location

Phoenix, Arizona

Job Type

Full-time

Company

Insight Global

POSITION: FPGA / Firmware Engineer

LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ 85027 (Onsite, Monday – Friday, 9/80 schedules – Every other Friday off)

COMPENSATION: $135,000 base salary + 7% incentive bonus

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, FSA, HSA, PTO, Parental Leave, 401(k), Tuition/Education Assistance, EAP

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • 3-5+ years of FPGA or firmware development experience. • Strong VHDL and/or Verilog RTL coding experience. • Experience designing FPGA interfaces and working with I/O systems. • Hands-on experience with Xilinx or Microchip FPGAs and associated toolchains (Vivado, ISE, Libero). • Experience with simulation tools (Active-HDL, QuestaSim, etc.). • Familiarity with requirements-based verification processes. • Understanding of DO-254 or similar structured/certification-driven development environments. • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.

NICE-TO-HAVE (NOT REQUIRED) • Experience with DO-254 documentation (HRD, HDD, HCI, PHAC, etc.). • Exposure to MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering). • Experience integrating with RTOS environments. • Background in RF systems or FPGA-based signal processing (L-Band or similar). • Familiarity with DO-160 and/or DO-178 standards.

SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

An aerospace organization in Phoenix is looking for an FPGA / Firmware Engineer to support the redevelopment of a flagship product. This is a hands-on role focused on VHDL development, FPGA integration, and interface control within aircraft systems. You’ll be working alongside a highly experienced team, including a technical lead driving architecture and a senior engineer leading DO-254 certification efforts. This is a strong opportunity to work across the full FPGA development lifecycle in a certification-driven aerospace environment.

Responsibilities Include: • Developing VHDL code for FPGA-based systems supporting aerospace applications. • Designing and implementing FPGA interfaces, including ADC/DAC integration and I/O control. • Supporting communication between FPGA and aircraft subsystems. • Working with Xilinx and Microchip FPGA platforms using tools like Vivado, ISE, and Libero. • Running simulations and validation using Active-HDL and/or QuestaSim. • Participating in requirements-based verification and structured development processes. • Creating and maintaining documentation required for DO-254 certification.

First 90 Days – What Success Looks Like: • Jump quickly into active development work, contributing to VHDL coding and FPGA interface design. • Get up to speed on system architecture and begin owning portions of the design. • Produce documentation aligned to DO-254 standards and demonstrate process-driven development. • Integrate into the team’s workflow while learning from senior engineering leadership.

Why This Role Stands Out: • Work on a high-visibility, flagship aerospace product. • Strong mentorship from senior FPGA and certification experts. • Exposure to DO-254 processes (valuable niche experience). • Consistent 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Compensation:

$135,000 per year, starting base salary

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefits include:

-Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance

-401(k) program with 6% match

-Parental Leave

-Tuition/Education assistance

-PTO

-HSA, FSA

-Employee Assistance Program