FPGA Engineer

Worker Type: Regular

At AV, we push the limits of what’s possible in aerospace and defense. Our Space Tech Division is a fast‑paced, multi‑disciplinary team developing high‑performance electromechanical, electro‑optical, control, and communication systems. From advanced digital signal processing algorithms to integrated SoC/FPGA architectures, we build the brains behind next‑generation space technology.

We are looking for an adaptable, curious, and skilled FPGA Engineer to join us. If you enjoy a role where no two days are exactly the same and you are eager to grow your skills alongside industry experts, we want to hear from you.

• Design & Develop: Author and maintain general‑purpose and mission‑specific RTL/firmware for space electronics, FPGAs, microcontrollers, and RTOS‑based systems.
• Build Critical Interfaces: Develop firmware for vital peripheral interfaces, including Converters (ADC/DAC) and high‑speed communication links (Space Wire, SPI, Camera Link, 1
  
  Gb+ Ethernet, MIL‑1553B).
• Automate & Deploy: Create and optimize automated FPGA platform build scripts, and get hands‑on by deploying firmware directly to physical hardware.
• Optimize for Space: Fine‑tune embedded software to ensure fault tolerance and high reliability in radiation‑hardened environments.
• Test & Validate: Conduct hardware‑in‑the‑loop system integration, testing, and validation under both simulated and real‑world aerospace conditions.
• Ensure Excellence: Support the team in maintaining alignment with rigorous space industry standards (NASA, ESA, MIL‑STD).

We are seeking a foundational engineer who loves solving hardware puzzles and is ready to take their experience to the next level.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Core
  
  Experience:
  
  2–3 years of professional experience (non‑academic) designing with Hardware Description Languages (VHDL or Verilog).
• Hands‑on
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven experience deploying firmware to physical devices, as well as conducting system integration, testing, and validation.
• Security: Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

If you have familiarity with or exposure to any of the following, we’d love to talk about it!

• Hardware & Tools: Experience with Xilinx devices/tool chains (Zynq, Virtex, Kintex via Vivado/ISE) or Microchip devices/tool chains (RTAX, ProASIC, RTG4 via Libero).
• Design Techniques: Familiarity with multiple clock‑domain design, physical constraints, floor planning, and in‑system debuggers/logic analyzers.
• Software & Scripting: Knowledge of C/C++, Python, Java, or Tool Command Language (TCL).
• Verification & Architecture: Exposure to linting, constrained random testing, RTOS, bare‑metal development, or hardware‑software co‑design.

This 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 will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee.

See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Aero Vironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.