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FPGA Design Engineer - Avionics

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espace logoEspace · Saratoga, CA
Full-timeOn-site2mo ago
FPGAIoT
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Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of FPGA design experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems.
  • Proficiency in SystemVerilog and/or VHDL for RTL design.
  • Experience with FPGA synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure workflows.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of AXI or similar bus protocols and interface design.
  • Experience with clock-domain crossing techniques, FIFO design, and multi-clock architectures.
  • Understanding of radiation effects on FPGAs and mitigation strategies (TMR, ECC, scrubbing).

Additional Information

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you've come to the right place! E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems. We're intentional, we're unapologetically curious and we're 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life. We are looking for FPGA Design Engineers to develop, implement, and verify FPGA firmware for satellite avionics systems. You will work across multiple boards and subsystems, designing RTL for flight computers, payload processing, communications, and sensor interfaces. The role requires strong digital design fundamentals and the ability to deliver reliable, radiation-tolerant FPGA designs for a space environment. Why E-Space is right for you: As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry. We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That's why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space: - An opportunity to really make a difference - Sustainability at our core - Fair and honest workplace - Innovative thinking is encouraged - Competitive salaries - Continuous learning and development - Health and wellness care options - Financial solutions for the future - Optional legal services (US only) - Paid holidays - Paid time off


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