FPGA Test Engineer - Space Systems

BlueHalo, an AV company; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueHalo, an AV company, is seeking an FPGA Test Engineer to join their SpaceTech division. This role involves developing and executing test plans for FPGA systems, performing hardware validation, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in FPGA testing, VHDL/Verilog proficiency, and be able to work in a multi-disciplinary team focused on high performance space systems.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in FPGA testing or verification, preferably in aerospace.
• Proficiency in VHDL/Verilog and simulation tools required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed test plans for FPGA functionality.
• Create testbenches for FPGA behavior simulation.
• Collaborate with design engineers to debug functional issues.

Skills

VHDL

Verilog

Test Automation

Debugging

Scripting (Python, Tcl)

Hardware Validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science

Tools

ModelSim

Vivado

QuestaSim

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Description

BlueHalo, an AV company, is seeking a FPGA Test Engineer to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team supporting multiple technology areas. Our SpaceTech division develops high performance electromechanical, electro-optical, control, and communication systems. These solutions include digital signal processing algorithms deployed using System on Chip (SoC) or Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) in combination with General Purpose Processors (GPPs) and microcontrollers.

Job Details

Description

BlueHalo, an AV company, is seeking a FPGA Test Engineer to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team supporting multiple technology areas. Our SpaceTech division develops high performance electromechanical, electro-optical, control, and communication systems. These solutions include digital signal processing algorithms deployed using System on Chip (SoC) or Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) in combination with General Purpose Processors (GPPs) and microcontrollers.

On any given day, the selected candidate may be asked to:

• Develop and execute detailed test plans to validate FPGA functionality, performance, and compliance with system-level requirements.
• Create and maintain testbenches to simulate and verify FPGA behavior under normal and edge-case scenarios.
• Perform hardware validation using lab instruments (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, pattern generators, etc.) on FPGA development boards or target systems.
• Automate testing processes using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Tcl) to enable regression testing and reduce manual test effort.
• Conduct fault injection and robustness testing to ensure the FPGA design handles unexpected conditions, especially important in radiation-prone space environments.
• Collaborate closely with FPGA design engineers to debug and isolate functional issues discovered during test or simulation.
• Verify integration with system interfaces, such as high-speed communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, PCIe, SpaceWire).
• Participate in system-level testing including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), thermal, vacuum, and vibration testing.
• Document test procedures, test results, and failure analyses in support of design reviews, compliance checks, and certification processes.
• Ensure compliance with space or aerospace standards (e.g., ECSS, MIL-STD, DO-254), and support audits or external verification as needed.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science.
• 3 years’ experience in FPGA testing or verification, preferably in aerospace or defense.
• Proficiency in VHDL/Verilog and simulation tools (e.g., ModelSim, Vivado, QuestaSim).
• Experience with test automation and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Tcl).
• Strong debugging and analytical skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with space-qualified FPGAs (e.g., Xilinx, Microsemi, or similar).
• Knowledge of radiation effects and mitigation strategies in digital designs.
• Familiarity with DO-254, ECSS, or other space-industry standards.
• Hands-on experience with environmental testing (thermal vacuum, vibration, etc.).
• Experience with Git, Jenkins, or other CI/CD tools.
• Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
  
  

Salary Range: $100,000 - $165,000

• BlueHalo, an AV company pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
• Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees’ total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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