FPGA Engineer Verified today
The Role
Northwood Space is hiring an FPGA Engineer to join our Torrance team. You will work on the digital design of antenna systems, including data transport and signal processing chains. You will design, develop, and test FPGA blocks to provide resilient and reliable communication links for satellite missions in national security, global connectivity, and disaster response.
What You Will Do
- Design, implement, and test networking and DSP blocks on FPGAs for high-rate, parallel data processing.
- Lead complex multi-disciplinary projects from initial design and prototype through shipment and operations.
- Drive system architectures, analyze trades, and scope system requirements.
- Analyze performance data from in-the-field testing to diagnose and fix issues, and provide feedback for product improvements.
What We Need
- 2-4+ years of professional experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field
- Expert proficiency in Verilog and SystemVerilog
- Experience with Python
- Experience with DSP and/or networking on FPGA
- Experience with FPGA SoCs
- Proficiency using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers to debug high-speed FPGA designs
Nice to Have
- Experience in HLS
- Experience with C++ or Rust
- Experience with high-performance PCBA architecture and design, including use of FPGAs
Location and Work Arrangement
Onsite preferred in Torrance, CA, but mostly remote with some travel to the office is also acceptable.
Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.