Lead FPGA RTL Architect - Avionics for Space Rovers

Astrolab; Hawthorne (CA); Hybrid; USD 203,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible PTO and parental leave

Home office reimbursement

Remote-friendly environment

Weekly lunch stipend

Monthly social hour

Job summary

A cutting-edge aerospace firm in California is seeking a Principal FPGA Engineer to lead the development of avionics FPGA designs for planetary rovers. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in FPGA firmware development, expertise in SystemVerilog or VHDL, and a strong understanding of PCB designs. This position offers competitive compensation between $203,000 - $243,000 annually, equity ownership, and comprehensive health benefits, along with a remote-friendly work environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in FPGA RTL architecture, verification, and maintenance.
• Skilled at SystemVerilog or VHDL programming.
• Proficient in at least one scripting language such as TCL, shell, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Own FPGA RTL development from concept to implementation.
• Develop FPGA logical architecture and requirements.
• Lead design verification including simulations and hardware testing.

Skills

FPGA RTL development

SystemVerilog

VHDL

Scripting languages

Verification techniques

Understanding PCB designs

Embedded software

AXI protocols

Memory interfaces

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Job description

A cutting-edge aerospace firm in California is seeking a Principal FPGA Engineer to lead the development of avionics FPGA designs for planetary rovers. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in FPGA firmware development, expertise in SystemVerilog or VHDL, and a strong understanding of PCB designs. This position offers competitive compensation between $203,000 - $243,000 annually, equity ownership, and comprehensive health benefits, along with a remote-friendly work environment.