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Senior FPGA Engineer (TS/SCI)

K2 Space· Software
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Los Angeles, CA$120k - $225kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior FPGA Engineer role focused on development and verification of FPGA firmware for spacecraft, with emphasis on fault tolerance, real-time control, high-speed data routing, and telemetry downlink across propulsion, attitude control, RF, and power systems. Requires HDL design (VHDL/SystemVerilog), RTL implementation, and verification in simulation and hardware-in-the-loop. On-site in Los Angeles, CA.

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

Skills

Required:FPGA design and verificationVHDLSystemVerilog

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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