Senior FPGA Engineer — Spacecraft RTL & Real‑Time

K2 Space Corporation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid parental leave

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation in Seattle is seeking a skilled FPGA Engineer to be involved in the development of critical firmware for high-power satellites. This role encompasses the architecture and implementation of FPGA systems integral to spacecraft operations, requiring proficiency in VHDL or SystemVerilog.

The selected candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to real-time control systems, ensuring reliability across various missions. A comprehensive benefits package complements a competitive base salary ranging from $120,000 to $225,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of experience in software development.
• 3+ years working with complex FPGA designs in digital or RF applications.
• Proficient in VHDL or SystemVerilog for FPGA design.

Responsibilities

• Own architecture and implementation of programmable logic systems across spacecraft.
• Verify and validate FPGA designs using simulation and Hardware In The Loop.
• Support integration and troubleshooting for FPGA designs.

Skills

VHDL or SystemVerilog development

FPGA design experience

Embedded software experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or 3+ years of experience

Tools

Xilinx SoC platforms

Python

Linux systems programming

Job description

K2 Space Corporation in Seattle is seeking a skilled FPGA Engineer to be involved in the development of critical firmware for high-power satellites. This role encompasses the architecture and implementation of FPGA systems integral to spacecraft operations, requiring proficiency in VHDL or SystemVerilog.

The selected candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to real-time control systems, ensuring reliability across various missions. A comprehensive benefits package complements a competitive base salary ranging from $120,000 to $225,000.