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FPGA Hardware Engineer

Qualcomm Incorporate

Boulder, COJob$121–202K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$121–202K/yr
Location
Boulder, CO
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Qualcomm's Government Technologies division develops specialized products based on wireless terrestrial and satellite communications technologies for government customers. The Hardware Engineer supports government-sponsored research, development, integration, and testing, as well as internal development. The role works across engineering disciplines to design, develop, test, automate, and document communication capabilities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance and may travel occasionally.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

FPGA DesignEmbedded System ArchitectureDSP ImplementationsSystemVerilog RTL DesignFPGA ArchitectureDigital Signal ProcessingCommunication ProtocolsBehavioral SimulationMake-Based Build FlowsVivadoValidation and DebugStatic Timing AnalysisTiming ClosureXDC ConstraintsPythonTclRepository ManagementConfiguration ManagementLinuxUVM VerificationFPGA ToolsInitiativeDisciplineMotivationQuality FocusTeamworkFlexibilityCommunication

Qualifications

Bachelor's in CS, Engineering, or RelatedMaster's in CS, Engineering, or RelatedPhD in CS, Engineering, or Related4+ Years Hardware Engineering Experience3+ Years Hardware Engineering Experience2+ Years Hardware Engineering Experience12+ Years Hardware Engineering Experience8+ Years FPGA and Embedded Systems ExperienceU.S. CitizenshipSecurity Clearance Eligibility

Full job description

General Summary: Qualcomm's Government Technologies (QGOV) division develops special products based on its wireless terrestrial and satellite communication technologies for the military, federal, local, and foreign governments. In this role as a Hardware Engineer, you will support government-sponsored research, development, integration and test of such systems, including adaptation and extension of commercial systems to novel applications and environments, as well as internal development efforts. The individual will work on a variety of projects crossing multiple disciplines from across the company to deliver timely results to Customers. You will be responsible for working closely with other engineering disciplines to design, develop, test, automate, and document communication capabilities. Excellent written and verbal communications skills are essential. Candidate must be willing to travel on occasion and be able to work well with others in a technical environment. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. **** Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to receive a U.S. Government security clearance **** Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.Preferred Qualifications: - 12+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. - 8+ years of experience with FPGA design, embedded system architecture and DSP implementations for real-time embedded systems - System Verilog RTL design expertise across design and verification - Deep understanding of Xilinx FPGA architectures and design processes - Strong understanding of digital signal processing concepts (e.g., filtering, FFT, modulation). - Knowledge of communication protocols such as AXI4-x, DDRx, PCIe, etc. - Proficiency with Design Simulation tools like Modelsim, VCS, or Xcelium for behavioral simulation - Experience customizing and debugging make-based build flows and working with Xilinx's Vivado tools - Hands-on experience on validation and debug methodologies, static timing analysis, and timing closure - Proficient with xdc placement and timing constraints - Experience with scripting languages such as Python and Tcl - Experience with Repository or Configuration Management Tools such as Git and Gerrit. - Linux OS proficiency - Experience developing or debugging UVM-based verification flows is a plus - Experience with FPGA tools like Synplicity and Certify is a plus - The ideal candidate would be a self-starter with strong initiative, discipline, motivation, and a focus on quality. - The candidate must be a team player and be flexible and open to a variety of task assignments within the team. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [email protected]{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm s also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications. EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification. Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law. Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits: $121,400.00 - $202,200.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. 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How this job compares

Set against the 2,964 open Hardware Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$121–202K/yr
  • Colorado median$122–177K/yr114 salary ranges
  • US median$132–202K/yr2,165 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $162K, is 6% above the Colorado median midpoint ($153K) — in the middle half of Hardware Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 128 open Hardware Engineer jobs in Colorado and 2,964 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Hardware Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,488 postings).
Education
1,783 of the 2,964 open Hardware Engineer jobs (60%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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