Space Systems FPGA Engineer - Senior Firmware & Verification

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase program

Onsite facilities

Discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Sr. FPGA Engineer to develop and verify FPGA firmware designs for spacecraft avionics systems. This role involves collaboration across engineering disciplines and participation in testing. Ideal candidates have extensive FPGA development experience and proficiency in VHDL.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, including health benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with company match, alongside opportunities for growth and employee equity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• 5+ or 8+ years of experience in FPGA firmware development depending on level.
• Proficiency in VHDL and strong understanding of FPGA design fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines in firmware architecture.
• Design and verify FPGA firmware for various devices.
• Participate in test campaigns for firmware.

Skills

VHDL

FPGA firmware development

Electrical engineering

Computer engineering

FPGA design fundamentals

Education

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

Tools

Xilinx FPGA

Microchip devices and tools

GIT

JIRA

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Sr. FPGA Engineer to develop and verify FPGA firmware designs for spacecraft avionics systems. This role involves collaboration across engineering disciplines and participation in testing. Ideal candidates have extensive FPGA development experience and proficiency in VHDL.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, including health benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with company match, alongside opportunities for growth and employee equity.