FPGA​/Firmware Manager

Turion Space is building spacecraft for national security and in‑space operations. From debris removal to space domain awareness to building a more secure space economy, we are a team focused on getting real hardware to orbit fast and scaling capability.

We are looking for an FPGA/Firmware Manager to lead our rapidly growing team in Irvine, CA. In this role, you will manage a high performing team responsible for creating the architecture, end‑to‑end design and verification of projects FPGA/SOC systems. This role will guide team growth as well as establish robust documentation and procedures.

This is a full‑time
, exempt position based on‑site at our Irvine, California headquarters.

• Manage and mentor a small team of direct reports
• Own development of HDL and firmware on custom FPGA, FPGA SoC and low‑level embedded systems
• Provide early guidance and input on architecture decision for subsystem and vehicle‑level architectures
• Define requirements and processes to ensure traceability and progress tracking
• Contribute to custom HDL modules for FPGA systems (focus on high speed data movement and handling)
• Design firmware for soft cores (Micro Blaze, RISC‑V, etc.) platforms to interface with FPGA fabric and peripherals
• Write custom HDL to interface with SoC hard cores, drivers and corresponding custom firmware.
• Work with electrical engineers and others to support the bring‑up of custom hardware
• Establish performance goals, conduct reviews, and foster a culture of innovation and accountability
• Lead verification of HDL and firmware to ensure flight‑readiness

• 8+ years of experience developing firmware, or, HDL for FPGAs in a professional environment
• 2+ years of experience managing an engineering team
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
• Demonstrated work in RTL design using VHDL, Verilog, and/or System Verilog
• Proficiency with FPGA design tools (Xilinx Vivado, Microchip Libero, or similar)
• Experience developing firmware in bare‑metal or RTOS environments
• Experience developing embedded systems using C/C++
• Strong understanding of digital design and embedded systems principles
• Ability to obtain a Secret and/or TS/SCI security clearance

• Interest in mentoring and developing engineering talent
• Experience with high‑level synthesis (HLS) tools (e.g. Xilinx Vitis HLS, MATLAB FPGA generator)
• Experience with FPGA verification techniques (formal verification, UVM, System Verilog assertions)
• Familiarity with Xilinx Ultrascale, Zynq MPSoC, Versal, and/or Microchip Polar Fire platforms
• Proficiency working with firmware development tools such as JLink, Keil, IAR, or GCC
• Experience with FreeRTOS and embedded Linux.
• Strong understanding of FPGA timing, floor planning, and clock domain crossing best practices
• Experience with AMBA bus architectures (AXI, AHB, APB) and custom AXI IP design
• Experience with high‑speed serial interfaces (GbE, PCIe, Aurora, LVDS) and low‑speed interfaces (RS422, UART, I2C, SPI)
• Familiarity with RAM architectures, efficient buffering techniques, and FLASH interfaces (ONFi)
• Experience with image sensors and camera systems

FPGA Manager / Firmware Manager / Hardware Manager: $175,000 – $225,000 USD.

This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well‑being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job‑related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full‑time employees are eligible for:

• Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
• Health Insurance: Comprehensi…