Jobs · Engineering · New Mexico

Senior FPGA / Digital Design Engineer

SpaceNews · Albuquerque, NM · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time

What You’ll Do (Key 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.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Educational Background: 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).

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