Project Engineer II – FPGA Lead & Design Engineer - $20K Sign-On Bonus
About The Position
The Project Engineer II serves as a technical leader and is responsible for cost and schedule while guiding FPGA teams through the architecture, design, testing, and validation of systems with multiple high-reliability FPGA applications for ground, aerospace, and space-based systems. The role bridges complex digital architecture and project execution to deliver SoC designs on cost, schedule, and technical specification. The engineer leads the FPGA development team as Agile Scrum Master, facilitates Scrum ceremonies, manages the Jira backlog, and oversees project cost, schedule, and technical requirements. The role also leads cross-functional integration and communicates technical and programmatic roadmaps to internal leadership and external customers, including NASA, DoW, and NOAA. On the technical side, the role leads SMEs in architecting FPGA SoC designs using AMD (Xilinx) software and IP, including SOC architectures, digital filters, image processing algorithms, and communication protocols. It applies design techniques for high-precision, radiation-hardened space-flight electronics, mentors engineers in HDL implementation, and oversees requirements flow-down and qualification processes for flight-space-qualified electronics. The position requires a regular and predictable work schedule and on-site work at least three days each normally scheduled week at the primary work location. Work may take place in an office, laboratory, production floor, cleanroom, outdoors, or a remote research environment. Occasional work in production areas may require protective equipment, and access to other facilities may occur in various weather conditions.
Requirements
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field, plus at least 8 years of related experience; related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- At least 8 years of related experience in electronic systems development, with a track record of leading electronics development teams to meet performance goals.
- Extensive experience in space-flight electronics, radiation-hardened environments, and EEE parts for space applications.
- Degree must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or U.S. Department of Education. A Master's degree or Ph.D. may substitute for two years of experience per higher-level degree.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with Xilinx Vivado/Vitis and Mentor Modelsim/Questasim.
- Expertise in VHDL, Verilog, and System Verilog.
- Strong background in high-speed digital electronics, embedded processor systems, and high-speed interfaces such as PCIe and Ethernet.
- Experience with OVM/UVM verification methodologies and signal-integrity analysis tools such as Mentor Graphics HyperLynx.
- Demonstrated experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Lead and high-level proficiency in Jira.
- Experience in cost and schedule management, subcontract management, and resource staffing.
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict-management skills, including leading group discussions and delivering high-impact presentations.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Agile Scrum Master for the FPGA development team, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Own the project backlog in Jira; translate system requirements into user stories and tasks, and track sprint velocity and burndown.
- Lead the team to deliver project cost, schedule, and technical requirements using earned-value reporting and risk-based decision-making.
- Lead cross-functional integration with Electrical Systems, Mechanical Packaging, Circuit Design, Parts & Reliability, Radiation, and Production/Test Engineers.
- Communicate technical and programmatic roadmaps to internal leadership and external customers, including NASA, DoW, and NOAA.
- Lead SMEs in architecting FPGA SoC designs using AMD (Xilinx) software and IP, including SOC architectures, digital filters, image processing algorithms, and communication protocols.
- Develop high-precision, radiation-hardened electronic systems for space-flight applications.
- Provide technical leadership and future-product roadmaps, and guide junior engineers in VHDL, Verilog, and System Verilog implementation.
- Oversee system and subsystem requirements flow-down and ensure adherence to screening and qualification processes for flight-space-qualified electronics.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule and effective working relationships.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
- Health savings accounts.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Disability coverage and life and accident insurance.
- Employee assistance program and legal plan.
- Discounts, including on home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave, as well as applicable federal and state sick leave.
- Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
- A minimum $20,000 sign-on bonus for external hires.
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
