Experienced FPGA Developer

Sopra Steria

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, us on site Until 9/27/2026 7+ years exp First posted July 29, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description

CS Group USA, a subsidiary of CS Group, is a key player in the development and certification of safety-critical systems in the aerospace industry in the United States. 

Joining CS Group USA is a unique opportunity to work on complex high-tech systems for the most prestigious aerospace manufacturers in the country. Our team operates primarily remotely, with employees based across multiple U.S. states, offering flexibility while staying closely connected. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment that fosters skill development and active involvement in the company’s growth.

As part of our project activities, you will be involved in Complex Electronic Hardware projects and responsible for technical leadership across real-time embedded & safety-critical FPGA design, development, and testing.

Drive issue resolution by providing technical expertise and ensuring timely follow‑through.

Mentor less experienced team members, providing guidance on best practices, communication, and project discipline.

Collaborate with the Software Engineers

Assist in developing and maintaining the project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Coordinate FPGA development activities, build project plans, estimate workload, allocate tasks, and track progress.

Design, implement, and verify FPGA/CPLD hardware.

Perform requirements analysis and detailed design;

Develop HDL code (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog), simulation environments, and verification tests.

Use FPGA tools for synthesis, simulation, and integration.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field.

7+ years of experience in VHDL FPGA logic design and development;

Experience with FPGA tools and embedded systems;

Familiar with digital design tools such as Vivado, ModelSim, etc.

Experience with MicroSemi FPGA architecture;

Experience with serial communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, or PCIe;

Hands-on hardware test equipment experience such as oscilloscopes, spectrum/logic analyzers, power meters, etc;

U.S. citizenship required; dual citizenship must be disclosed.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build trust with internal teams.

Ability to work independently;

Ability to work onsite in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

CS Group US values diversity in the workplace and encourages women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to apply.

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation (from employer):
From 55 USD

About this role

Summary

Lead FPGA hardware development, testing, and integration for aerospace safety-critical systems.

Job title

Experienced FPGA Developer

Experience level

7+ years

Minimum experience

7+ years exp

Industry

aerospace

Location requirements

Onsite in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, with remote options allowed

Salary

$55k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

VHDLFPGA toolsHDL codingsimulation environmentsMicroSemi FPGA

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

FPGA designHDL codingembedded systemsdigital design
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA

On-site City

California, USA

Remote State