Fpga Engineer

FPGA Engineer

The FPGA Engineer will design and develop software-defined radio (SDR) communication payloads for advanced space missions, including deep-space, lunar, and Mars communication systems. This role focuses on creating, implementing, and maintaining FPGA designs using Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL for space-based platforms, with a strong emphasis on digital signal processing and robust verification.

• Design, implement, and maintain FPGA-based solutions for software-defined radio (SDR) communication payloads used in deep-space, lunar, and Mars missions.
• Develop FPGA architectures and modules using Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL for space systems and related applications.
• Design and integrate digital signal processing (DSP) functions, including filtering, modulation and demodulation, channelization, and rate conversion.
• Perform simulation and functional verification of FPGA designs using industry-standard tools such as Questa Sim and Vivado Simulator.
• Conduct validation activities to ensure FPGA designs meet performance, reliability, and quality requirements for space flight and defense industry applications.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation for FPGA designs, interfaces, and verification results.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate FPGA solutions into broader communication payload and space system architectures.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in design methodologies, verification practices, and tool usage to enhance development efficiency and product reliability.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 10+ years of experience in FPGA design and development.
• Strong proficiency in Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL for FPGA implementation.
• Hands-on experience with Xilinx tool chains, including Xilinx Vivado.
• Demonstrated experience with simulation and verification tools such as Questa Sim and Vivado Simulator.
• Background in space flight or defense industry projects, with an understanding of the requirements and constraints of these environments.
• Proven ability to perform verification and validation of complex FPGA designs.
• Eligibility to work on programs that require United States permanent residency.

• Experience designing FPGA-based software-defined radio (SDR) systems for communication payloads.
• Knowledge of digital signal processing techniques, including filtering, modulation/demodulation, channelization, and rate conversion.
• Familiarity with the challenges and reliability requirements of space systems and mission-critical hardware.
• Ability to produce thorough technical documentation and design reports.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in high-reliability design environments.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within a small, highly skilled engineering team.
• Motivation to contribute to hardware development for multiple space flight programs and cutting-edge missions.

This role is based within a growing engineering team in Southern California that focuses on advanced space flight hardware development. The team currently consists of experienced engineers with a strong background in space systems and is planned to expand significantly in the coming months. You will work in a collaborative environment using industry-standard FPGA design, simulation, and verification tools such as Xilinx Vivado and Questa Sim, contributing directly to multiple space flight programs and next-generation communication payloads.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Whittier, CA.

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $95.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Whittier, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.