Senior FPGA Engineer

Array Labs Inc.; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Array Labs Inc. is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer in Redwood City, California. This role focuses on developing critical FPGA logic and embedded software for radar payloads and processing systems, requiring collaboration across various engineering teams.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5-8 years of experience in FPGA design, and familiarity with C/C++ and Linux-based systems. Annual salary ranges from $150,000 to $250,000.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in FPGA design and development.
• Familiarity with Linux-based embedded systems development.
• Ability to work under significant time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA logic and embedded software for Array’s radar payloads.
• Support design and integration of FPGA-based platforms.
• Create automation and testing tools in Python.

Skills

FPGA design and development

Embedded C/C++ firmware development

Teamwork and communication

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Xilinx FPGA tools

PetaLinux

Yocto

Job description

About the Job

As a Senior FPGA Engineer, you will develop the FPGA logic and embedded software that drive Array’s radar payloads and on-orbit processing systems. Your work may include designing FPGA modules for high-throughput sensing and data movement, writing and maintaining C/C++ firmware for Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC devices, or building Linux-based embedded systems using PetaLinux and Yocto. You will collaborate closely with digital, RF, signal processing, and systems engineers to deliver reliable, high‑performance embedded solutions that directly influence radar timing, data integrity, processing throughput, and system reliability on orbit.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to bring‑up and integration of FPGA-based platforms, including Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoCs.
• Support the design and implementation of FPGA modules for reliable, high-throughput data movement.
• Develop embedded software and firmware that support Array’s radar sensors, communication links, and satellite systems.
• Participate in building and maintaining Linux-based embedded systems using tools such as PetaLinux or Yocto.
• Create automation, diagnostic, and test tools in Python to accelerate development and validation.
• Collaborate across digital, RF, signal processing, and systems teams to evaluate performance, debug issues, and refine embedded architectures.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5‑8 years of experience in FPGA design and development.
• Experience with Xilinx FPGA design tools and workflows.
• Experience with embedded C/C++ for firmware development.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• High levels of self-motivation and personal accountability.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment under significant time constraints.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience building software for complex embedded systems or custom SoCs.
• Familiarity with Linux-based embedded systems development (PetaLinux/Yocto).
• Familiarity with Linux kernel drivers and related hardware/software interfaces.
• Hands‑on experience in FPGA build and deploy processes.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automation and testing.
• Experience with satellite systems or aerospace applications.
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify schematic diagrams.

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Array Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of merit, competence, and job qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by gender, color, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

$150,000 - $250,000 a year