FPGA Engineer

Northwoodspace
Torrance, CA
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level FPGA engineers who can lead multi-disciplinary projects and have hands-on experience with high-speed design and DSP.

Best fit for

  • Mid-level FPGA engineers with experience in high-rate data processing and signal chain design
    — “Design, implement, and test networking and DSP blocks on FPGAs for high-rate, parallel data processing.”
  • Individuals with a background in FPGA SoCs and lab equipment debugging
    — “Experience with FPGA SoCs and lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers to debug high-speed FPGA designs.”

Things to consider

  • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required due to ITAR regulations
    — “To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) [REDACTED] be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S.”
  • The role prefers onsite presence, with some travel to the office expected
    — “Onsite preferred, but mostly remote with some travel to the office is also acceptable.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog and FPGA-based signal processing in your resume and interview
    — “Expert in Verilog and SystemVerilog.”
  • Emphasize your ability to debug high-speed FPGA designs using lab equipment
    — “Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers to debug high-speed FPGA designs.”
  • Showcase your leadership in product development from concept to deployment
    — “Lead complex multi-disciplinary projects to push product development from initial design and prototype to shipment and operations.”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of system architecture and trade analysis
    — “Drive system architectures, analyze trades, and scope system requirements.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • designing, implementing, and testing FPGA blocks
  • leading complex multi-disciplinary projects
  • driving system architectures
  • analyzing performance data from in-the-field testing
Typical background
2-4+ years of professional experience in FPGA engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

2-4+ Years Of Professional ExperienceExpertise In Verilog And SystemverilogExperience With PythonExperience With DSP And/or Networking On FPGAExperience With FPGA SocsExperience Using Lab Equipment Such As Oscilloscopes And Spectrum Analyzers

Preferred

Experience In HLSExperience With C++ Or RustExperience With High-performance PCBA Architecture And Design

Stack & domain

VerilogSystemverilogPythonDSPNetworkingFPGA SocsLeadershipCommunicationFinanceHealthcare

About the role

Original posting from Northwoodspace via Ashby

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions. If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.

Role:

Northwood Space is looking for a FPGA Engineer to join our team in Torrance. This person will work on the digital design of our antenna systems, including data transport and signal processing chain. They will be designing, developing, and testing FPGA blocks to provide resilient and reliable communication links for our customers.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and test networking and DSP blocks on FPGAs for high-rate, parallel data processing.
  • Lead complex multi-disciplinary projects to push product development from initial design and prototype to shipment and operations.
  • Drive system architectures, analyze trades, and scope system requirements.
  • Analyze performance data from in-the-field testing to diagnose and fix issues, and provide feedback for product improvements.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 2-4+ years of professional experience
  • Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field
  • Expert in Verilog and SystemVerilog
  • Experience with Python
  • Experience with DSP and/or networking on FPGA
  • Experience with FPGA SoCs
  • Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers to debug high-speed FPGA designs
  • Onsite preferred, but mostly remote with some travel to the office is also acceptable

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in HLS
  • Experience with C++ or Rust
  • Experience with high-performance PCBA architecture and design, including use of FPGAs

Additional Information:

If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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.

Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Source: Northwoodspace careers (Ashby)

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