Principal Avionics FPGA Engineer
Saratoga, CA
E-Space US – Engineering, Manufacturing & Operations /
Full-Time /
On-site
Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!
E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of space-powered Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are fundamentally changing the design, economics, manufacturing, coverage limitations and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.
By building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system—with a unique antenna design, highly sustainable spacecraft system and low-cost, small portable end-user devices—we can extend global satellite coverage, capacity and connectivity beyond legacy space services to provide a new kind of IoT platform that lets users sense, track, connect and act on information gathered, anywhere.
We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to saving space, protecting our planet and turning connectivity into actionable intelligence.
What is the role:
As a Principal Avionics FPGA Engineer, you will participate in the development and test of FPGAs for E-Space satellite avionics. You will work collaboratively with engineers of various disciplines and participate in all aspects of FPGA and electrical hardware development, from requirements definition through design, validation, and testing.
As an engineer that is part of the E-Space avionics team you will have frequent opportunities to test and operate your systems on-orbit.
This position is based in Saratoga, CA.
What you will do:
- Develop FPGA architecture and requirements in collaboration with other engineering disciplines
- Develop FPGA RTL code for Microsemi and other devices in either Verilog or VHDL
- Perform design verification including simulations, test benches, timing analysis and hardware testing
- Develop documentation for FPGA operation and interfacing with other SW and FPGA systems
- Develop and participate in test campaigns, ranging from unit level to automated testing at the subsystem and system level
What you bring to this role:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent
- 7+ years of experience in FPGA development in Verilog or VHDL from design to verification and testing
- Proficient in PCB design and reading schematics
- Deep understanding of embedded software
- Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment
Bonus points:
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
- Design proficiency with Microsemi devices and tools
- Experience with FPGAs and embedded systems in a radiation environment, including SEU/SEL impact and mitigation within spacecraft avionics
- Proficiency with lab tools and working with hardware
- Proficiency with JIRA
- Proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
- Embedded software development skills for ARM core processors
$120,000 - $200,000 a year
The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position in question, which is based on market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, depth of relevant experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply for the role and are selected for an interview.
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Why E-Space is right for you:
We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:
• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
