Senior FPGA Design Engineer Spaceborne Communications
Listed on 2026-10-23
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Engineering
Hardware Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer
Senior FPGA Design Engineer About the Opportunity
Our client is building one of the world's largest low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, delivering broadband internet from space. With hundreds of satellites already in orbit and thousands more planned, they are developing the next generation of space-based communications technology.
The hardware team designs the advanced electronics powering phased-array antennas, including complex multi-layer boards, custom silicon, and high-speed serial interfaces. Engineers on this team have the unique opportunity to see their designs deployed on satellites operating in orbit.
What You'll Do- Design, integrate, and debug RTL on AMD/Xilinx Versal and Ultra Scale+ FPGAs.
- Configure and bring up GTY-class transceivers and debug 25 Gbps+ serial links.
- Implement and validate high-speed Ethernet solutions using MRMAC/CMAC IP (25G/50G/100G).
- Develop and maintain embedded Linux environments using Peta Linux/Yocto.
- Perform FPGA and board bring-up using JTAG, ILA, and lab test equipment.
- Work closely with hardware engineers to support system validation and debugging.
- Create diagnostic and monitoring tools to support development and test activities.
- 8+ years of FPGA/RTL development experience using Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL.
- Hands-on experience with high-speed serial transceivers (GTY/GTM) and/or 25G/50G/100G Ethernet.
- Proven board bring-up and hardware debugging experience.
- Experience achieving timing closure on modern FPGA devices.
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.
- Experience with AMD/Xilinx Versal ACAP and Ultra Scale+ platforms.
- MRMAC or CMAC configuration and optimization experience.
- Strong background in Peta Linux, Yocto, device trees, and embedded Linux drivers.
- Experience with JESD
204, Aurora, or similar high-speed protocols. - Aerospace, satellite communications, radar, or networking experience.
- Familiarity with high-reliability or radiation-aware designs.
- FPGA prototyping experience supporting ASIC development.
Why Join?
Work on cutting-edge satellite technology, collaborate with top-tier engineering teams, and see your FPGA designs deployed on real hardware headed for orbit.
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