FPGA Firmware Engineer - Onsite in CA (Space-Grade)

aero; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Telework options

401(k) plan with company match

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an FPGA Firmware Design Engineer (Engineering Specialist - Embedded Software Engineering) in El Segundo, CA. The role focuses on designing cutting-edge firmware for mission-critical aerospace systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing across the full development lifecycle.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM degree and 6+ years of FPGA experience, with VHDL expertise and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline.
• 6+ years of professional or related experience.
• Experience designing FPGA firmware using VHDL.
• Ability to obtain U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA firmware for Microchip and AMD Xilinx FPGAs for space, ground, and airborne systems.
• Support rapid prototyping by delivering high-quality digital hardware solutions.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software teams to integrate FPGA designs.
• Perform simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, and verification of FPGA designs.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle from requirements to deployment.

Skills

FPGA firmware design

VHDL

Digital design

Timing analysis

Hardware verification

FPGA development tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Microchip FPGA tools

AMD Xilinx FPGA tools

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an FPGA Firmware Design Engineer (Engineering Specialist - Embedded Software Engineering) in El Segundo, CA. The role focuses on designing cutting-edge firmware for mission-critical aerospace systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing across the full development lifecycle.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM degree and 6+ years of FPGA experience, with VHDL expertise and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.