Senior FPGA / Digital Design Engineer

About the role

Shape the Future of Aerospace & Defense at AV Inc. We are seeking a visionary Senior FPGA / Digital Design Engineer to lead high-profile aerospace and defense projects.

Responsibilities

• Architect & Innovate: Lead the design and implementation of complex, multi-vendor FPGA systems (including AMD/Xilinx, Microchip, and Lattice).
• Design for Extreme Reliability: Develop fault-tolerant, triple-redundant voting logic systems for flight actuator controllers and cutting-edge space-flight applications.
• Master High-Speed Communication: Integrate high-speed data interfaces and robust command/telemetry protocols, including MIL-STD-1553 (RT/BC), Ethernet (100Mbps/1Gbps), SpaceWire, AXI, RS-422, and PCI.
• Simulate & Verify: Ensure absolute precision by conducting comprehensive board- and system-level mixed simulations ($VHDL$ and $Verilog$) to achieve perfect timing closure.
• Lead System Integration: Spearhead hardware-software co-design, board bring-up, and qualification testing to seamlessly merge embedded logic with physical hardware.
• Champion Technical Leadership: Act as the primary technical interface for customers, ensure compliance with strict aerospace standards, and mentor the team to hit major milestones and incentive targets.

Requirements

• Education: BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive engineering experience spanning digital board design, FPGA development, and aerospace/defense systems.
• Proven Track Record: A history of successfully delivering high-profile aerospace projects (e.g., satellite control computers, high-performance control systems, or advanced telemetry systems).

Skills

• Languages & Tools: Expert proficiency in VHDL and Verilog for mixed-language simulation. Mastery of EDA and simulation tools like Aldec Riviera, ModelSim/Questasim, and Vivado/Libero suites.
• FPGA Technologies: Deep, hands-on experience with Microchip/Actel (reprogrammable/antifuse/radiation-tolerant), AMD/Xilinx (e.g., Virtex series), and QuickLogic devices.
• Protocols & Processors: Solid familiarity with MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet controllers, RS-422, and PCI interconnects, alongside experience embedding and configuring microprocessors (such as 6811 IP cores) within flight hardware.
• Lab Expertise: Extensive experience with hardware troubleshooting, bench equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies), and full interface validation.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with company matching
• A 9/80 work schedule
• Paid holiday shutdown

Pay

TBD

Schedule

N/A

Qualifications

• ITAR Requirement: Access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR.
• ITAR Requirement: Some positions may require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Company

• We are a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.
• Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years.
• We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.