FPGA​/VLSI Engineer

Overview

E-Space is building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. We are seeking an FPGA/VLSI engineer to contribute to digital hardware development for ASIC/SoC platforms used in advanced communication systems. This role focuses on RTL design, FPGA prototyping, simulation, debugging, and system integration, working closely with cross‑functional teams.

• Design and implement RTL using System Verilog with consideration for timing, power, and area.
• Perform FPGA prototyping, validation, and hardware bring‑up for digital designs.
• Develop and execute simulation and debugging strategies at block and subsystem levels.
• Contribute to SoC‑level integration, including interfacing with processors, memory, and peripherals.
• Analyze and resolve timing issues, including setup/hold violations and clock‑domain‑crossing concerns.
• Collaborate with verification, ASIC, and software teams to ensure functional correctness and performance.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to improving design quality and best practices.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Strong experience writing synthesizable System Verilog/Verilog.
• Proven experience with FPGA development flows, including synthesis, implementation, and validation.
• Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals and timing analysis.

• Experience with SoC FPGA platforms such as Xilinx Zynq or Intel SoC FPGA.
• Familiarity with AXI/AHB or similar bus protocols.
• Exposure to ASIC design flow, including synthesis and static timing analysis.
• Experience with high‑speed interfaces such as PCIe or Ethernet.
• Knowledge of communication systems, e.g., 5G PHY/MAC concepts.

• Independently handles well‑defined design blocks from RTL to FPGA validation.
• Produces clean, efficient, and timing‑aware RTL.
• Effectively debugs issues across simulation and hardware.
• Collages well within a team and contributes to overall project progress.
• Continuously improves technical depth and delivery efficiency.

This is a full‑time, exempt position based at our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this role is $120,000 – $220,000 annually. Total compensation will be determined by relevant work experience and knowledge.

E‑Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

• Competitive salaries and paid time off.
• Health and wellness care options.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Financial solutions for the future and optional legal services (US only).