FPGA Engineer for Spacecraft Hardware & Embedded Systems

General Atomics; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics in Herndon, VA is seeking an FPGA Engineer to join the CSS team within the Electromagnetic Systems group. You will contribute to FPGA hardware/firmware development for spacecraft payloads and ground electronics, with emphasis on digital design, test, and integration.

The role requires a strong background in FPGA development, familiarity with Actel toolchains, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, security-focused environment; a Top Secret clearance is highly preferred or

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree.
• Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles to meet deadlines, with some project leadership experience.
• Experience with FPGA development is required; Actel toolchains are a plus.
• Proficiency in C programming and Linux OS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Integral participant in derived-requirements definition, avionics hardware development and implementation, and system integration, test, and verification for spacecraft and associated flight-payload/ground electronics.
• Develop digital and FPGA hardware/firmware, including schematic design and board functional test, and develop firmware and test software.
• Plan and guide development, deployment, testing, documentation, and compliance for engineering solutions.

Job description

General Atomics in Herndon, VA is seeking an FPGA Engineer to join the CSS team within the Electromagnetic Systems group. You will contribute to FPGA hardware/firmware development for spacecraft payloads and ground electronics, with emphasis on digital design, test, and integration.

The role requires a strong background in FPGA development, familiarity with Actel toolchains, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, security-focused environment; a Top Secret clearance is highly preferred or