FPGA Firmware Design Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation2 months ago
El Segundo, CA, USASenior
Base Salary
$129k - $194k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and develop FPGA firmware using VHDL for Microchip and AMD Xilinx FPGAs supporting space, ground, and airborne systems.
- Deliver digital hardware solutions for rapid prototyping initiatives serving government and commercial aerospace customers.
- Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware engineers, and software developers to integrate FPGA designs into larger system architectures.
- Perform simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, and verification of FPGA designs.
- Contribute across requirements definition, development, testing, and deployment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline.
- At least 6 years of professional or related experience.
- Demonstrated experience designing FPGA firmware with VHDL.
- Strong understanding of digital design principles, timing constraints, and hardware verification methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with Microchip and/or AMD Xilinx FPGA development tools and workflows.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s or PhD, space-grade or radiation-hardened FPGA experience, SEU mitigation knowledge, high-speed interface experience, FPGA-based signal processing, and familiarity with DO-254 or other aerospace design-assurance standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options; this position requires at least four days onsite weekly in El Segundo, California.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested.
- Flexible spending accounts and a variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional growth, development, and education assistance programs.
- Inclusive work environment focused on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
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About The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit operator of a federally funded research and development center, providing independent systems engineering, research, and mission assurance for U.S. government space programs. It supports defense, civil, and some commercial customers across satellites, launch vehicles, ground systems, remote sensing, and cyber. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, it advises on acquisition, design, testing, and operations to improve reliability of national security space systems.