Senior FPGA Engineer

About the role

The software team at K2 is dedicated to developing cutting-edge spacecraft that can operate in extreme conditions. As a Senior FPGA Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing critical FPGA firmware that controls key spacecraft systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture and implementation of critical programmable logic systems across the spacecraft that support vehicle networking, RF systems, and real-time control of all spacecraft subsystems
• Implement these architectures in RTL using VHDL and SystemVerilog
• Verify and validate FPGA designs using a mix of simulation, bench-testing, and Hardware In The Loop testbeds
• Support integration, test, and troubleshooting efforts for FPGA designs across all levels of the spacecraft development and manufacturing
• Develop the tools and infrastructure to support rapid, high-reliability FPGA solutions across all subsystems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or a STEM discipline or 3+ years of professional experience in software development
• 3+ years working with complex FPGA designs spanning digital, mixed signal, or RF applications
• Development experience with VHDL or SystemVerilog

Nice to Have

• Experience integrating logic onto Xilinx SoC platforms
• Experience with digital signal processing (DSP) fundamentals and implementing complex DSP logic and software defined radios on FPGAs
• Experience implementing high-speed SERDES interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, and JESD204C.
• Experience with standard bus and streaming protocols such as AXI and AXI-Stream
• Experience with evaluating and integrating vendor/third party IP
• Experience with common scripting languages such as Python, TCL, and Bash
• Experience with Linux systems programming and driver development
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery systems
• Experience building or working with hard real-time embedded systems (bare-metal or RTOS)
• Basic knowledge of electronics, computer architecture, and control systems
• Experience with software verification and testing methods
• Experience with software and network performance analysis and debugging

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range for this role is $120,000 – $225,000 + equity in the company. Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level. Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks.