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Digital Design Engineer - Engineering Specialist

Johnson Space Center, TX💼 Full-time💰 $129,000–$129,000🗓 2026-08-20 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, implement, test, and verify advanced FPGA/ASIC, boards, units, and systems for digital electronics applications supporting human exploration programs.

Role type

Senior IC FPGA design engineer (space systems)

Builds

FPGA/ASIC designs, digital electronic boards, and subsystems for NASA and civil space systems

Domain

Aerospace, space systems, digital electronics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

FPGA/ASIC design, VHDL, Verilog, System Verilog, high-speed PCB design, hardware troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, technical leadership

Preferred skills

Space qualification knowledge, radiation effects analysis, mixed-signal analog design, signal integrity simulation, C&DH systems expertise, human space flight experience

Technologies

VHDL, Verilog, System Verilog, HyperLynx, PSPICE

Responsibilities

Design and verify FPGA/ASIC and board systems, develop test software/firmware, lead technical teams, conduct risk assessments, prepare technical reports, mentor staff

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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