Principal FPGA Engineer I

CesiumAstro is seeking a Principal FPGA Engineer I to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in FPGA design, verification, test, and deployment at the HDL level, and will be responsible for leading FPGA design and verification efforts for space-based programs.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited university or institution.
• 9 years of industry or university research experience in the design, analysis, and implementation of FPGA systems at the HDL level.
• Proficiency in VHDL and/or Verilog design capture.
• Familiarity with radiation-tolerant FPGA devices (Xilinx Versal, Xilinx UltraScale+, Xilinx RFSoC, Micorsemi PolarFire, RTG-4).
• Expertise in FPGA implementation (synthesis, place and route and timing closure) and verification.
• Proficient in HDL coder, Modelsim RTL simulation tools, Xilinx and Microsemi tool flows.
• Strong understanding of space environment considerations and radiation effects on FPGA parts to develop mitigation techniques.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments such as digital oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, and vector signal analyzers.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces and power optimization techniques for space applications.
• Proven track record of successful FPGA designs deployed in space programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Company stock options
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans