Senior FPGA/ASIC Design Engineer — On‑Site Space Systems

The Aerospace Corporation; Center (TX); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

401(k) plan with company match

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Telework options

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an experienced FPGA/ ASIC design engineer to join the Mission Payloads Division at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will design, verify, and integrate digital electronics for space systems, including boards, units, and power/signal paths.

You will lead design efforts, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams while working on-site most of the week and traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in digital and microelectronic hardware.
• Proficiency in VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog and CAD tools.
• Experience designing FPGA/ASIC, boards, units and systems for digital electronics.
• Willingness to work on-site at JSC and travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and verify FPGA/ASIC systems for digital electronics applications.
• Perform independent verification and validation of contractor designs.
• Develop firmware and support test equipment for hardware testing.
• Provide on-site support at contractor facilities for reviews, hardware testing, and troubleshooting.
• Lead technical teams or work independently across internal and external organizations.
• Prepare and brief technical reports and project updates to customers and management.
• Mentor staff and interns on design processes and best practices.

Skills

FPGA/ASIC design

VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog

CAD tools

High-speed PCB design

Lab equipment & measurements

Leadership & mentoring

On-site collaboration

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HyperLynx

PSPICE

CAD tools

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an experienced FPGA/ ASIC design engineer to join the Mission Payloads Division at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will design, verify, and integrate digital electronics for space systems, including boards, units, and power/signal paths.

You will lead design efforts, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams while working on-site most of the week and traveling as needed.