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Northwood SpaceNorthwood SpaceLos Angeles, CA

FPGA Engineer

Designs, develops, and tests FPGA networking and DSP blocks for phased-array antenna communication systems, supporting architecture, prototyping, field diagnostics, and deployment. Requires a bachelor’s degree, 2–4+ years of professional experience, and expertise in Verilog and SystemVerilog.

120k – 170k/yr
Remote2+ YOEHardware Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and test networking and DSP blocks on FPGAs for high-rate, parallel data processing.
  • Lead complex, multidisciplinary projects from initial design and prototyping through shipment and operations.
  • Drive system architectures, analyze tradeoffs, and scope system requirements.
  • Analyze performance data from in-field testing to diagnose and fix issues and provide feedback for product improvements.

Requirements

  • 2–4+ years of professional experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent field.
  • Expert knowledge of Verilog and SystemVerilog.
  • Experience with Python.
  • Experience with DSP and/or networking on FPGA.
  • Experience with FPGA SoCs.
  • Experience using laboratory equipment, such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, to debug high-speed FPGA designs.
  • Onsite work is preferred, though mostly remote work with some travel to the office is acceptable.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with HLS.
  • Experience with C++ or Rust.
  • Experience with high-performance PCBA architecture and design, including FPGA use.

Compensation and Benefits

  • FPGA Engineer/Level 1: $100,000–$120,000 per year.
  • FPGA Engineer/Level 2: $120,000–$160,000 per year.
  • Actual level and base salary are determined case by case based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
  • Potential eligibility for equity, including stock options or other long-term incentives, and performance bonuses.
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Paid time off.
  • Additional perks and discounts.

Additional Requirements

  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., 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.

Skills

fpgaverilogsystemverilogPythondigital signal processingNetworkingfpga socshlsC++Rustoscilloscopesspectrum analyzerspcba design
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