Sr. Network Systems Engineer
Core
Design, develop, simulate, and verify FPGA firmware for secure communications (COMSEC) systems.
Role type
Senior IC FPGA firmware engineer (COMSEC)
Builds
FPGA firmware for secure space communication systems
Domain
Aerospace / Secure Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
FPGA firmware development, VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog, FPGA toolchains (Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus), digital design principles, timing constraints, verification methodologies, AXI bus implementations, hardware schematics interpretation
Preferred skills
COMSEC/cryptographic systems experience, zero-trust security architecture, high-speed serial interfaces (PCIe, SpaceWire, Ethernet), DO-254 standards, hardware/firmware co-design
Technologies
Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, AXI, PCIe, SpaceWire, Ethernet
Responsibilities
Design, develop, simulate, and verify FPGA firmware for COMSEC applications; Collaborate with circuit designers and embedded developers; Define and document firmware architecture, requirements, and interfaces; Perform FPGA synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis; Support hardware bring-up, integration, and testing; Troubleshoot and debug firmware issues; Contribute to design reviews and technical documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC