Staff FPGA Engineer (DSP)

Espace; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Health and wellness care options

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Espace, located in Saratoga, is seeking an experienced engineer to focus on FPGA RTL development in SystemVerilog or VHDL. This full-time role involves owning design architecture, collaborating on requirements, and leading verification activities.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, a Master’s degree in relevant fields, and familiarity with space environment designs. Competitive salaries and a commitment to sustainability are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in FPGA RTL architecture and development.
• Skilled in at least one scripting language (TCL, shell, Python, etc.).
• Experience designing for space environments.

Responsibilities

• Own FPGA RTL development in either SystemVerilog or VHDL.
• Develop FPGA logical architecture in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Drive part selection and define PCB architecture.

Skills

SystemVerilog

VHDL

TCL

Python

PCB design

High-speed digital communications

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Lab tools

Job description

Overview

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place! E‑Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper‑scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly‑advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems. We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space‑based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Own FPGA RTL development in either SystemVerilog or VHDL from blank sheet to flight.
• Develop FPGA logical architecture and requirements in collaboration with other engineering disciplines, including defining HW/SW interfaces between fabric logic and processing subsystems.
• Implement a digital channelizer beamformer from bit‑accurate reference models.
• Drive part selection and define PCB architecture.
• Perform design verification including simulations, test benches, timing analysis, and hardware testing.
• Lead design reviews, demonstrate requirement traceability, and create documentation for FPGA operation and interfacing with other SW and FPGA systems.
• Develop and participate in test campaigns ranging from unit level manual tests, unit automated tests, and system level tests.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in FPGA RTL architecture, development, verification, deployment, and maintenance.
• Skilled in SystemVerilog or VHDL.
• Skilled in at least one scripting language (TCL, shell, Python, etc.).
• Skilled in verification techniques, and timing/stability analysis.
• Proficiency in understanding PCB designs and reading schematics.
• Proficiency in understanding embedded software.
• Knowledge of ADC/DAC interfaces and JESD204.
• Expertise in implementing high‑speed digital communications interfaces.
• Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment.
• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience designing for space environments including radiation impacts and mitigation.
• Proficiency with lab tools and working with hardware.
• Familiarity with SystemRDL.
• Familiarity with Model Based Design methodologies.
• Understanding of OVM/UVM framework and methodology.

Benefits

• Opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

This is a full‑time, exempt position based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this position is $100,000 – $200,000 annually. Compensation will be determined by relevant job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. E‑Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.