FPGA Engineer III

Innoflight LLC-posted 27 days ago

$125,000 - $145,000/Yr

Full-time • Mid Level

Onsite • San Diego, CA

51-100 employees

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As an FPGA Engineer III, you will design, develop, and test Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) that power safety-critical logic, sensor integration, optical systems, communication interfaces, and high-performance processing architectures. You’ll play a key role in implementing and optimizing logic designs, integrating FPGA/SoC platforms, and supporting lab validation and troubleshooting for space-based applications. Success in this role requires not only expertise in FPGA development but also in-depth networking protocol knowledge to ensure seamless communication across complex digital systems. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical solutions that meet stringent performance, reliability, and safety standards.

Design & Implement: Develop and optimize RTL/synthesizable FPGA/SoC logic for mission-critical applications.
Verify: Create HDL testbenches to validate functionality, conduct synthesis, timing analysis, and performance optimization.
Validate Hardware: Support FPGA bring-up, debug FPGA/SoC interfaces, and perform lab-based validation and troubleshooting.
Collaborate: Work with hardware, software, and systems engineers to ensure seamless FPGA integration.
Contribute: Provide input during feasibility studies, design reviews, and documentation of technical findings.
Refine: Apply and enhance FPGA methodologies including version control, simulation, automation, and best practices.
Stay Current: Monitor advancements in FPGA technologies and industry standards to evolve design approaches.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science required; Master’s degree preferred.
5+ years of experience working with complex FPGAs or ASICs.
3+ years of experience with VHDL and/or Verilog for FPGA development.
3+ years of experience with complex digital designs, including memory interfaces, high-speed communication protocols, or signal processing.
Hands-on experience in one or more FPGA phases: RTL design, verification, synthesis/implementation, timing closure, or lab bring-up/validation.
Familiarity with FPGA toolchains (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, ModelSim, QuestaSim)
In-depth networking protocol knowledge
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using simulation and lab equipment.
Knowledge of FPGA power, thermal constraints, and resource optimization.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Applicants must currently hold an active U.S. security clearance.
Skilled in VHDL/Verilog coding, RTL design, verification, and optimization.
Deep understanding of high-speed communication and networking protocols, with proven ability to integrate them into FPGA designs.
Proficient with simulation tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment for FPGA/SoC validation.
Strong analytical thinker who balances performance, thermal, and power constraints.
Effective partner across engineering disciplines with strong verbal and written skills.

Experience with system-on-chip (SoC) architectures and embedded processor integration preferred.
Knowledge of DO-254, radiation-hardened FPGA design, or space-grade FPGA applications a plus.
Scripting experience (Python, TCL, Perl) for design automation.

401(k) with 3% company match (automatic enrollment)
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA & life insurance
10 paid holidays + 120 hours PTO (starting in year one)
Access to ancillary benefits such as critical illness, accident, disability, legal and pet insurance.
Profit-Sharing Bonus
Cash Performance Bonus
Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
Continuous Learning & Development: We’re serious about professional development. From tuition reimbursement to internal "Ask Me Anything" sessions and weekly “Lunch & Learns,” we make learning a core part of the job.

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