Spacecraft Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Engineer - Millennium Space Systems
Core
Design, implement, and verify digital logic for reprogrammable satellite computing hardware (FPGAs) for national security missions.
Role type
Spacecraft FPGA Engineer (IC)
Builds
Custom FPGA-based avionics for space applications
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / National Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Verilog, System Verilog, FPGA design, HDL development, build automation scripting, hardware integration
Preferred skills
Xilinx/AMD or Microchip/Microsemi FPGA firmware, high-speed protocols (PCIe, Gigabit Ethernet), formal verification (UVM), hardware debugging, C/C++ in Linux
Technologies
Verilog, System Verilog, Python, Tcl, Bash, Linux, Xilinx/AMD, Microchip/Microsemi
Responsibilities
Develop, test, and maintain firmware designs for custom FPGA avionics; Design and integrate logic for sensors, actuators, and payloads; Support system-level integration and testing of space vehicles; Develop common HDL libraries; Script and automate build and test processes
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2+ years experience)
