CareerPlan

Digital Design Engineer

Johnson Space Center, TX, USFull-time$129k2026-09-30 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United StatesSecurity clearance required

Core

Design, model, simulate, verify, analyze, and test microelectronics, digital electronic boards, FPGA/ASIC, boxes, subsystems, and systems for civil, commercial, and national space systems.

Role type

Senior IC FPGA/ASIC design engineer

Builds

FPGA/ASIC designs, digital electronic boards, units, and systems for space applications

Domain

Aerospace, space systems, digital electronics

Required skills

FPGA/ASIC design, VHDL, Verilog, System Verilog, high-speed PCB design, hardware troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, mixed-signal circuit analysis, signal integrity simulation, space qualification knowledge

Preferred skills

Radiation effects analysis, worst-case circuit analysis (WCCA), space hardware design, human space flight experience, NASA program life cycle knowledge

Technologies

HyperLynx, PSPICE, FPGA, ASIC, CAD tools

Responsibilities

Design and verify advanced FPGA/ASIC and digital electronic systems; develop test software/firmware; conduct risk assessments and resolve anomalies; mentor staff on design processes; prepare technical reports and project updates

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC