Sr. FPGA Design Engineer

Davita Inc.; California, Mountain View (MO, CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge aviation technology company is seeking a Sr. FPGA Design Engineer to join their Embedded Systems team. Responsible for firmware and software development, you will enhance aircraft systems and ensure high product quality. Ideal candidates have significant experience in FPGA design and a background in Electrical Engineering. The role offers a competitive salary between $150,000 and $220,000, along with stock options and benefits.

Benefits

Stock options

Health insurance

401(k)

Collaborative environment

Casual workplace culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-cycle electronics hardware development experience.
• Experience with safety-critical FPGA development (e.g., DO-254 level A/B).

Responsibilities

• Work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Conduct FPGA requirements, design, simulation, and testing support.
• Contribute to multiple FPGA projects aligned with technology roadmap.

Skills

FPGA digital logic design

Electrical Engineering

Embedded Systems

Agile development

Results-oriented work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

FPGA standard industry tools

Fixed-point DSP algorithms

Job description

We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient, and fundamentally transformative to the way goods—and eventually people—move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics, and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.

As a Sr. FPGA Design Engineer at Reliable Robotics, you will be part of the Embedded Systems team responsible for the firmware and software at the core of our autonomy stack. Our team provides dependable computing, networking, signal processing, and motor control solutions to bring our aircraft to life. Your contributions will directly support the development of our flight computer and air-to-air RADAR, enabling higher-level capabilities and paving the way for product certification and market delivery.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment, including peer reviews to ensure high product quality. Your work will include FPGA requirements, design, simulation, code synthesis, hardware integration, and testing support. You will contribute to multiple FPGA projects aligned with Reliable Robotics' long-term technology roadmap.

Basic Success Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of full-cycle electronics hardware development experience
• Professional experience designing FPGA digital logic using standard industry tools

Preferred Success Criteria

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Proven product ownership experience, including development and field support
• Experience with safety-critical FPGA development (e.g., DO-254 level A/B)
• Experience with fixed-point DSP algorithms
• Comfortable with agile, fast-paced development cycles
• Results-oriented work approach

FPGA designers at Reliable Robotics have the unique opportunity to work across a vertically integrated technology stack, directly impacting aircraft capabilities. We are a fast-paced team committed to results. With your expertise, motivation, and enthusiasm, you will help us achieve remarkable milestones.

Employees working from our headquarters in Mountain View, CA, can expect minimal travel.

The estimated salary range for this role is $150,000 - $220,000 annually, plus stock options, benefits, and other incentives. Reliable Robotics aims to provide competitive compensation based on experience, expertise, and market conditions.

Benefits include stock options, health insurance, 401(k), a collaborative environment, and a casual workplace culture.

This position requires compliance with U.S. export control laws. Employment offers will be contingent upon the ability to perform in accordance with these laws, and applicants must provide documentation establishing their legal status as U.S. persons or non-U.S. persons.

Reliable Robotics is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected categories. We value qualifications, merit, and business needs in employment decisions.

For accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail].