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Staff FPGA Engineer

Astrolab
Hawthorne$170k–226kOn-site3mo ago
Employment
Full-time
Seniority
Staff

About the role

What you'll do:

  • Own FPGA RTL development from clean sheet architecture through qualification and flight 
  • Define FPGA logical architecture and requirements in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams, including HW and embedded software interfaces 
  • Develop FPGA RTL for Microsemi, Xilinx, or similar devices using SystemVerilog or VHDL 
  • Perform comprehensive design verification, including simulations, test benches, timing closure, resource analysis, and hardware validation 
  • Lead design reviews, ensure requirement traceability, and create clear documentation for FPGA operation and integration with other software and FPGA systems 
  • Develop and execute test campaigns ranging from unit-level validation to system-level integration and testing 
  • Support integration, bring up, and troubleshooting during system-level and flight test activities 

What you'll bring:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent 
  • 10+ years of experience in FPGA RTL architecture, development, verification, deployment, and lifecycle support 
  • Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog or VHDL 
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as TCL, shell, or Python 
  • Experience with advanced verification methodologies, timing analysis, and stability analysis 
  • Ability to read and interpret PCB schematics and understand hardware level constraints 
  • Familiarity with embedded software integration and HW/SW boundary definition 
  • Proficiency with AXI protocols, including AXI4 family 
  • Knowledge of common bus interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, and similar standards 
  • Demonstrated success operating with ownership in fast paced, collaborative environments 
  • Design and support FPGA systems intended for space environments, including consideration of radiation impacts, mitigation strategies, and long duration reliability
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs as required for hardware bring up and lab activities

What We Offer:

  • Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
  • Equity ownership in the company
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible PTO and parental leave
  • Home office set up reimbursement
  • Fully flexible and remote friendly work environment
  • Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
  • Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

Perks & benefits

  • 401k
  • Unlimited Vacation
  • Paid Time Off
  • Pension Matching
  • Mental Wellness Budget
  • Equity Compensation

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