FPGA Engineer: Satellite DSP & RTL for LEO PNT

Xona Space Systems; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading navigational intelligence company is seeking an FPGA Engineer to design high-performance, signal-processing solutions for next-generation satellite systems. You will implement algorithms in FPGAs, optimize designs for efficiency, and ensure robust performance. Strong expertise in VHDL and DSP fundamentals required. The role includes documentation and collaboration across engineering teams. The position is located in Burlingame, California, and compliance with U.S. export regulations is necessary for applicants.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of FPGA development experience.
• Proficiency in implementing DSP algorithms and communications systems in hardware.
• Experience with fixed-point modeling and verification.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance FPGA solutions for satellite systems.
• Optimize FPGA designs for power, timing, and resource efficiency.
• Develop test benches and validate against reference models.

Skills

FPGA development

DSP fundamentals

VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog

Simulation tools (Python, TCL, bash)

Education

MS or BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Xilinx/AMD FPGA toolchains

Job description

A leading navigational intelligence company is seeking an FPGA Engineer to design high-performance, signal-processing solutions for next-generation satellite systems. You will implement algorithms in FPGAs, optimize designs for efficiency, and ensure robust performance. Strong expertise in VHDL and DSP fundamentals required. The role includes documentation and collaboration across engineering teams. The position is located in Burlingame, California, and compliance with U.S. export regulations is necessary for applicants.