Electrical Engineer I - FPGA Designer (58060)

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80919, Colorado Springs, CO, USA
In-Office
100K-150K Annually
Junior
Professional Services • Consulting • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Design and verify FPGA-based systems for aerospace, defense, and advanced electronics applications. Responsibilities include developing VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog designs; creating simulations, testbenches, and verification plans; performing timing analysis and resource optimization; integrating processors, interfaces, memory, and mixed-signal systems; and supporting board bring-up, debugging, and laboratory testing under senior-engineer guidance.
Summary Generated by Built In

Applied Technical Services, LLC, is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

 

Radiation Test Solutions (RTS), a family company of ATS, is the world leader in radiation effects testing and analysis of semiconductor devices and materials for space, airborne and ground applications, in both natural and man-made environments. Our experienced staff and 35,000 sq/ft comprehensive, commercial laboratory ensures we can meet any testing needs, on time and on budget.adiation effects testing on electronics in support of large and small aerospace companies and device manufacturers. We are a smaller, rapidly growing company based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

 

Job Description: 

Radiation Test Solutions (RTS) is seeking a motivated FPGA Design Engineer to support the development and verification of FPGA-based systems for aerospace, defense, and advanced electronics applications. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, this individual will participate in FPGA design, simulation, verification, hardware integration, and testing activities while developing the technical skills necessary to become an independent FPGA designer.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience with modern FPGA technologies, digital design methodologies, and high-reliability electronic systems.

 

Responsibilities:

  • FPGA Design and Verification

    • Develop FPGA designs using VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog.

    • Create simulation environments, testbenches, and verification plans.

    • Perform timing analysis, resource optimization, and design closure activities.

    • Interface with embedded processors, high-speed serial links, memory devices, communication protocols, and mixed-signal systems.

    • Support board bring-up, debugging, and laboratory validation activities.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Participate in customer technical reviews.

    • Coordinate with FPGA manufacturers and development partners.

    • Collaborate with RTS radiation effects engineers during test planning and data interpretation.

Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.

  • 2+ years of FPGA design experience.

  • Proficiency in VHDL and/or Verilog.

  • Experience with AMD/Xilinx, Microsemi/Microchip, and/or Intel FPGA toolchains.

  • Experience in digital design, timing closure, clock-domain crossing, simulation, and verification.

  • Experience with high-speed interfaces, memory architectures, and embedded systems integration.

 

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental insurance

  • Flexible schedule

  • Flexible spending account

  • Health insurance

  • Health savings account

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Vision insurance

 

ITAR

“U.S. Persons” Only:  A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position.  A “U.S. Person” includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States.  This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.  

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Applied Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
  • 2+ years of FPGA design experience
  • Proficiency in VHDL and/or Verilog
  • Experience with AMD/Xilinx, Microsemi/Microchip, and/or Intel FPGA toolchains
  • Experience in digital design, timing closure, clock-domain crossing, simulation, and verification
  • Experience with high-speed interfaces, memory architectures, and embedded systems integration
  • U.S. Person status as defined under ITAR regulations

Applied Technical Services (ATS) Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Applied Technical Services (ATS) and has not been reviewed or approved by Applied Technical Services (ATS).

  • Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are provided, with additional coverages listed as employer-verified. Feedback suggests the health benefits package is comprehensive on paper.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match is offered. Feedback suggests this delivers baseline support for long-term savings even though exact match details are not publicly posted.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Field roles often include per diem, mileage reimbursement, and paid travel time that add tangible value to take-home pay. Feedback suggests these extras can meaningfully boost total compensation in travel-heavy assignments.

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The Company
HQ: Everett, WA
2,418 Employees
Year Founded: 1985

What We Do

Applied Technical Services (ATS) is a premier provider of high-quality consulting engineering, testing, and inspection services, focused on creating a safer and more reliable world through testing, inspection, and certification.

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