Job Description
The role involves designing, verifying, and validating FPGA-based systems for satellite imaging operations, collaborating with engineering teams to develop custom hardware and software components for space-based data collection platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop FPGA-based data pipelines, DSP, and digital communication modules for satellite imaging systems
- Collaborate with electrical, RF, camera, and firmware engineers to deliver validated hardware designs
- Define FPGA architectures, select components, and analyze performance for imaging satellite systems
- Verify FPGA designs through simulation and laboratory testing, supporting automated validation processes
Requirements
- Six (6) years of experience designing, verifying, and validating FPGA-based digital designs.
- Expertise in writing SystemVerilog RTL.
- Expertise in scripting and programming in Python, C, and shell.
- Hands-on test and debugging experience with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- Advanced knowledge of version control systems (e.g., git) and managing releases to production.
- Ability to read and provide input into electrical schematics.
- This position requires access to export-controlled information, and employment or hiring of a contractor is contingent upon the candidate's ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Home Office Reimbursement
Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
Equity
Commuter Benefits if local to an office
Discretionary short-term and long-term incentives bonus and equity
Salary range of $162,600 - $203,200 USD (dependent on experience, skills, location)
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