FPGA Embedded Controls Engineer

This is the opportunity of a lifetime. Auriga Space is revolutionizing propulsion by developing electromagnetic launch systems that offer significant advantages in launch cost, reliability, frequency, and responsiveness compared to rockets.

Auriga is seeking a highly motivated FPGA Embedded Controls Engineer to design and implement real-time control systems for our electromagnetic launch platform. This role requires strong expertise in FPGA development and a working understanding of motor control and power electronics to ensure seamless integration with high-power hardware. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced start-up environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of space launch technology.

This role is based onsite at our Garden Grove, CA facility.

• Design, implement, and test FPGA-based control systems for high-speed electric motors.
• Develop Verilog code for signal processing, real-time control, and safety interlocks.

• Develop firmware for real-time data acquisition and control loops.

• Collaborate with the electrical team to implement control algorithms for linear motor-like systems.

• Perform hardware-in-the-loop testing and optimize timing, latency, and reliability.
• Support test campaigns for performance validation and troubleshooting.

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent field of study).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in FPGA design and verification (VHDL or Verilog).
• Proficiency in embedded programming (C/C++).
• Experience with real-time control systems and high-speed signal processing.
• Fundamental knowledge of power electronics and electric machines.
• Strong comprehension of design fundamentals.
• Willingness to work in a hands-on, constantly evolving environment.
• Detail-oriented and capable of effectively prioritizing and executing tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with electric motor control, inverters, and DC converter firmware.
• Familiarity with Altium Designer (or similar software).

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. More details on ITAR are available on the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls website.

Auriga provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Auriga, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.