Senior FPGA Engineer

Array Labs•Redwood City, CA

1d•$150,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Array Labs builds advanced radar systems to help humanity understand and respond to changes across the physical world. We’re launching a coordinated fleet of radar satellites to create a high-resolution 3D map of the Earth – updated in real time – enabling faster, smarter decision-making for government and commercial organizations supporting disaster response, infrastructure resilience, and mission-critical geopolitical intelligence. We design and build our satellites end-to-end, producing the world’s most advanced earth observation satellites. Our fleet will deliver unprecedented levels of accuracy, coverage, and responsiveness to power critical insights precisely where they’re needed most. As a Senior FPGA Engineer, you will develop the FPGA logic and embedded software that drive Array’s radar payloads and on-orbit processing systems. Your work could include designing FPGA modules for high-throughput sensing and data movement, writing and maintaining C/C++ firmware for Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC devices, or building Linux-based embedded systems using PetaLinux and Yocto, collaborating closely with digital, RF, signal processing, and systems engineers to deliver reliable, high-performance embedded solutions. The software and FPGA architectures you build will directly influence radar timing, data integrity, processing throughput, and system reliability on orbit. As part of our quickly growing engineering team, you will play a critical role in building the world’s most advanced radar satellite constellation—one that will significantly improve humanity’s ability to rapidly and comprehensively understand our changing planet.

Requirements

Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field
5-8 years of experience in FPGA design and development
Experience with Xilinx FPGA design tools and workflows
Experience with embedded C/C++ for firmware development
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
High levels of self-motivation and personal accountability
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under significant time constraints
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Experience building software for complex embedded systems or custom SoCs
Familiarity with Linux-based embedded systems development (Petalinux/Yocto)
Familiarity with Linux kernel drivers and related HW/SW interfaces
Hands-on experience in FPGA build and deploy processes
Proficiency in Python scripting for automation and testing
Experience with satellite systems or aerospace applications
Ability to read, interpret and modify schematic diagrams

Responsibilities

Contribute to bring-up and integration of FPGA-based platforms, including Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoCs.
Support the design and implementation of FPGA modules for reliable, high-throughput data movement.
Develop embedded software and firmware that support Array’s radar sensors, communication links, and satellite systems.
Participate in building and maintaining Linux-based embedded systems using tools such as PetaLinux or Yocto.
Create automation, diagnostic, and test tools in Python to accelerate development and validation.
Collaborate across digital, RF, signal processing, and systems teams to evaluate performance, debug issues, and refine embedded architectures.