Senior Firmware​/FPGA Engineer - Space Technologies

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1300 Britt Street Southeast, Albuquerque, NMtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
7106
** Worker Type
** Regular
* * Job Description
** AV seeks a skilled Senior FPGA Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team within the Space Tech division. This role focuses on developing high-performance digital systems for electromechanical, electro-optical, control, and communication solutions, utilizing SoC, FPGA, GPP, and microcontroller architectures.

Core Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end firmware development and validation for space electronics.

Design & Development:
* Architect and implement mission-specific and general-purpose firmware for FPGAs, microcontrollers, and RTOS-based systems.
* Develop and maintain firmware for standard and specialized peripheral interfaces, including:  + Analog-to-Digital (ADC) and Digital-to-Analog (DAC) Converters.  + Serial communication links (e.g., Space Wire, SPI, Camera Link, 1

Gb+ Ethernet, MIL-1553B).
* Optimize embedded software for radiation-hardened and high-reliability space environments.
* Develop and maintain automated build scripts (TCL) for the FPGA firmware platform.

Integration & Validation:
* Conduct rigorous system integration, testing, and validation of firmware in simulated and real-world aerospace conditions.
* Deploy and verify firmware functionality on physical hardware devices.
* Collaborate closely with hardware and software engineers to ensure seamless system functionality.
* Ensure technical compliance with relevant space industry standards (e.g., NASA, ESA, MIL-STD).

Required Qualifications

* Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
* FPGA Platforms:
Six years of experience using and implementing designs on:  + Xilinx devices (Zynq, Virtex, Kintex) and tool chains (Vivado, ISE).  + Microchip devices (RTAX, ProASIC, RTG4) and tool chains (Libero).
* Experience Level: Six years of experience in embedded systems firmware development, preferably for aerospace or space applications.

* Languages:

Six years of experience designing with Hardware Description Languages (VHDL or Verilog).
* Hardware Implementation:
Proven experience successfully taking VHDL or Verilog designs from concept to physical hardware implementation.
* Digital Design:
Expertise in digital design techniques, including multiple clock-domain management.
* Verification & Debug:
Proficient with in-system debuggers and logic analyzers.
* Tooling:

Experience with Tool Command Language (TCL) for script automation.
* Physical Design:
Experience designing and managing FPGA physical constraints.
* Security:
Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

Highly Desired Qualifications (Preferred)
* Embedded Computing:
Knowledge of RTOS, bare-metal firmware, and hardware-software co-design principles.
* Verification:
Familiarity with modern verification techniques (e.g., linting and constrained random testing).
* Specialized Knowledge:
Familiarity with Xilinx SoC devices, FPGA floor planning, Xilinx System Generator, hardware accelerators, and space communication protocols.
* Additional

Languages:

Familiarity with C/C++, Python, or Java for embedded software or scripting tasks.
* Tooling:
Familiarity with alternative synthesis and simulation environments (Synopsys, Aldec).
** Clearance Level
** No Clearance The salary range for this role is:$93,371 - $132,300

Aero Vironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
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* * his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by…