FPGA & Embedded SW Engineer – Aerospace & Defense
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 10, 2026. Altera scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Details:
Job Description:
Altera is an independent company delivering programmable solutions that power high-performance and mission-critical applications. Our FPGA technologies are widely deployed across aerospace, defense, and government systems where performance, reliability, and security are essential.
Role Overview
Altera is seeking anFPGA & Embedded Software Engineer to support the Aerospace & Defense organization. This role focuses on developing FPGA designs along with embedded software, partnering closely with defense and government customers to design, develop, and deploy FPGA-based systems for mission-critical applications.
Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the Altera Hazlet, New Jersey office.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and validate FPGA & Software solutions for Aerospace & Defense customer projects and reference platforms
Collaborate directly with aerospace & defense customers to translate system requirements into FPGA & SW architectures
Develop RTL-level design, including Verilog, VHDL, and test benches
Develop embedded software (C++, Python) and Matlab code to control and monitor the FPGA
Lead FPGA bring-up, debug, and validation in lab and customer environments
Partner with FPGA, software, and systems engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Develop technical documentation, validation plans, and customer-facing design collateral
Troubleshoot system-level issues in demanding, mission-critical environments
The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number offactors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
$120.3K- $174.2KUSD
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position.Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
6+ years of experience in FPGA design, development, or system integration
RTL experience.
Experience with FPGA design, FPGA to board interface, and hardware bring-up/debug
Familiarity with FPGA-based systems and integration into larger platforms
Knowledge of high-speed digital design and interfaces (e.g., DDR, PCIe, Ethernet)
Hands-on lab experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related tools
Security Clearance Requirement
This position may involve work on U.S. Government contracts that require access to controlled or classified information. Accordingly, all applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain the required security clearance may result in the withdrawal of an employment offer or termination of employment, consistent with applicable law.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or government programs
Familiarity with Altera FPGA platforms and toolchain
Experience with ruggedized or mission-critical hardware design environments
Exposure to embedded systems and HW/SW co-design
Experience working in customer-facing or applications engineering roles
Key Competencies
Strong hardware debugging and system-level problem-solving skills
Ability to translate complex mission requirements into practical engineering solutions
Comfort working in customer-facing, high-visibility environments
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities