Sr. FPGA Engineer, Certification

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. FPGA Engineer, Certification to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space. This role will own the FPGA certification lifecycle for safety-critical airborne electronic systems, with a strong focus on DO-254 compliance and verification discipline. The position will partner closely with engineering and certification stakeholders to develop plans, qualify tools, and guide execution through FAA approval activities. It is a hands-on opportunity to help advance dependable aviation hardware in a fast-paced development environment. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $120,000 – $150,000 annually Responsibilities Own the FPGA certification lifecycle from start to finish Author DO-254 plans and standards for compliance Develop peer review and testing processes for effective certification Qualify design and verification tools as per DO-254 standards Guide verification execution and coordinate FAA certification activities Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent 10+ years of aviation electronics hardware development experience Experience with DO-254 level A/B for FPGA certification Professional experience with FPGA digital logic design and verification tools Familiarity with safety-critical systems in aviation Benefits Work on cutting-edge phased array radar technology Opportunity to influence aircraft capability and development roadmap Engage in a fast-paced, agile development environment Join a passionate team dedicated to aviation safety Direct impact on creating dependable airborne electronic systems Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.