FPGA engineer

Aegis Search Ltd; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary between $180k and $210k

Yearly bonus

Fast progression in a merit-based setup

Big learning curve from experienced engineers

Job summary

A dynamic aerospace technology firm based in Virginia seeks an experienced FPGA Designer to develop solutions used in satellite systems. Candidates should have strong expertise in VHDL and FPGA design, with the ability to work on projects for extreme environments. The role provides significant responsibility, with direct customer interaction and opportunities to mentor junior engineers. The salary ranges from $180k to $210k, with merit-based progression and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in VHDL and FPGA design, with a track record of delivering high-quality projects.
• Knowledge of circuit analysis and firmware development, allowing you to design complete systems.
• Experience designing for extreme environments, like space, where reliability and performance are critical.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA solutions used in satellite systems for various applications.
• Contribute to all aspects of the product lifecycle: requirements development, design, prototype, test, and production.
• Engage directly with customers and mentor junior staff.

Skills

VHDL

FPGA design

Circuit analysis

Firmware development

PCIe / DMA technology

Job description

Take full control of your designs and see them launched into space!

If you’re tired of being one cog in a big machine, here you’ll actually own the work you create.

You’ll build FPGA systems that sit on satellites, trusted to perform in extreme conditions. And instead of layers of management, you’ll be working directly with senior engineers and customers — shaping things with your ideas, not waiting for sign-offs.

You’ll get:

• A base salary of between $180k and $210k, with a yearly bonus on top.
• Fast progression: In a flat, merit-based setup, promotions happen when you deliver — not when the org chart says so.
• Big learning curve: Work alongside engineers who’ve done this for decades and are happy to share what they know.

What you’ll do

Design and develop FPGA solutions used in satellite systems for a variety of applications. You’ll contribute to all aspects of the full product lifecycle: from requirements development, through preliminary design, critical design, prototype, test, and production.

You’ll have full design discretion and responsibility for projects, and the opportunity to engage directly with customers, manage and mentor more junior staff, contribute to internal R&D initiatives and strategic direction, and more.

What you’ll need

• Strong experience in VHDL and FPGA design, with a track record of delivering high-quality projects.
• Knowledge of circuit analysis and firmware development, allowing you to design complete systems.
• Experience designing for extreme environments, such as space, where reliability and performance are critical.
• Experience working with PCIe / DMA technology

About the company

A small, agile business run by engineers, specializing in space technology. The team designs and develops products used in satellite systems, making them a key player in an exciting and fast-growing field.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.