# FPGA Engineer

**Company:** [Northwood Space](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/northwood-space)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $120k – $170k/yr
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** fpga, verilog, systemverilog, Python, digital signal processing, Networking, fpga socs, hls, C++, Rust, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, pcba design
**Posted:** 2026-08-06

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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.

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