Senior Hardware Design Engineer - Space
About The Position
As a Senior Hardware Design Engineer, you bring deep expertise in digital processing systems, programmable logic (FPGA), and embedded software integration. You are motivated by solving complex architectural challenges and leading technically demanding efforts in space‑based and mission‑critical communication systems. You will serve as the lead engineer, owning the end‑to‑end coordination of hardware, programmable logic, and software integration while acting as the primary technical interface to external payload hardware subcontractors. In this role, you will help to shape digital architectures and guide development from early concept through integration, verification, and delivery.
Requirements
- Experience leading complex digital hardware designs involving programmable logic (FPGA) and embedded systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams spanning hardware, FPGA, DSP, and software.
- Proficiency using lab equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, DMMs, and power supplies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- U.S. citizenship required (U.S. government position).
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing space‑grade or high‑reliability (Hi‑Rel) digital hardware and payload systems.
- 15+ years of experience in digital module design, programmable logic, DSP, and embedded systems.
- Hands‑on experience with Xilinx and Microchip (Actel) RTAX / RTSX / ProASIC FPGA families.
- Experience with channelizers, digital communication payloads, or signal processing architectures.
- Experience integrating subcontracted hardware into larger system architectures.
- Proficiency with FPGA and simulation toolchains (Xilinx / Microchip tools, Synplify, ModelSim, etc.).
- Strong troubleshooting, debug, and root‑cause analysis skills across HW/SW boundaries.
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE).
- Ability to obtain Active Secret Clearance or higher.
Responsibilities
- Leading and directly contributing to the technical execution of complex digital designs.
- Leading hardware, programmable logic, and embedded software technical efforts across internal teams and external subcontractors.
- Serving as the responsible engineer and technical focal point for subcontracted hardware, reviewing and challenging designs, analyses, and deliverables.
- Driving system‑level architectural decisions involving digital signal processing, FPGA partitioning, and HW/SW interfaces.
- Coordinating programmable logic (FPGA), DSP, and embedded software development to ensure robust integration and performance.
- Defining and managing hardware, PL, and software interfaces and verification strategies.
- Supporting proposal development, BOEs, and technical customer engagements related to digital payload architectures.
- Delivering high‑quality technical briefings at design reviews (PDR, CDR) and internal milestone reviews.
- Supporting payload integration and test activities by ensuring testability, diagnostics, and integration readiness.
- Advocating for sound engineering practices, disciplined design methodologies, and risk reduction.
- Mentoring and technically guiding junior and mid‑level engineers across hardware and firmware disciplines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
