Spacecraft Field Programmable Gate Array; FPGA Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

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Millennium Space Systems (MSS), a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have a direct impact on global security, such as missile warning and Earth observation.

MSS has an exciting opportunity for a Spacecraft Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Engineer (Level 2 and
3) to join the MSS team in El Segundo, CA.

As a Spacecraft Field Programmable Gate Array Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and verification of the digital logic for our reprogrammable satellite computing hardware. You will work closely with electrical engineers, software engineers and customers across the company to deliver high‑quality products on a rapid development schedule.

Strong communication and organizational skills are critical to success in this position, along with the ability to build strong relationships, collaborate in a cross‑functional environment, and utilize problem‑solving skills to proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities.

• Develop, test, and maintain firmware designs in Verilog/System Verilog, targeting custom FPGA‑based avionics for space applications
• Design new and integrate existing logic for sensors, actuators, other avionics, and external payloads using a variety of protocols
• Support system‑level integration, test, and operation of space vehicles
• Develop HDL for common libraries used across numerous flight programs
• Script and automate build and test processes
• Document and manage configuration of firmware

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related STEM field
• 2+ years of experience working with Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA)
• Verilog or System Verilog work experience

• Significant experience developing FPGA firmware for Xilinx/AMD and/or Microchip/Microsemi devices
• Experience with serial protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, Space Wire, etc.)
• Experience with high‑speed communications protocols (Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe) and 802.11 networking protocols
• Experience developing and testing high‑reliability and fault‑tolerant FPGA designs
• Experience with simulation, verification, and test of FPGA firmware (formal methods, UVM, etc.)
• Hardware debug experience, including familiarity with tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and serial protocol analyzers
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, and Bash
• Experience developing software in a Linux environment with C/C++
• Familiar with common electronic components and comfortable reading circuit design schematics and contributing to electronics hardware design discussions

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Shift: 1st Shift

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At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings…