Senior FPGA Design Engineer

12 hours ago


San Francisco, California, United States Astranis Full time
Astranis: Connecting the World through Innovative Space Technology

Astranis is a pioneering space technology company on a mission to bridge the digital divide by connecting the four billion people worldwide who currently lack internet access. Our team has launched two satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $500 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 300 world-class engineers.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior FPGA Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our digital communication systems team, you will be responsible for the architecture, design, verification, and test of RTL designs for the FPGAs that go into our spacecraft and ground station.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a rapid prototype team to architect design, develop, and test RTL based digital communication system solutions for Astranis' Software-Defined Radio system.
  • Work with the system, hardware, and software groups to define, architect, develop, verify, and release RTL based DSP IP logic blocks.
  • Architect, Design, develop, integrate, and debug IP blocks using a mixture of software and hardware languages.
  • Simulation and hardware validation of large design, including lab, debug, and internal user support.
  • Deploy and maintain acceleration solutions to meet significant reliability and service level requirements.
  • Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience
  • Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree
  • Demonstrated experience in ASIC / FPGA life cycle (architecture, design, simulation, verification, validation, integration & test)
  • Strong proficiency with Verilog (preferably SystemVerilog) for both synthesis and verification
  • Hardware debug experience, including familiarity with tools such as the oscilloscope, logic analyzer, protocol analyzer (SPI, CAN, Ethernet or similar)
  • Demonstrated experience in digital communications (spread spectrum modulation, synchronization, fading, doppler, multiple access, channel capacity, and beamforming with mitigation strategies)
  • Deep knowledge and understanding of digital design fundamentals.
  • Strong competence of FPGA tooling including synthesis, building, timing analysis and simulation.
  • Strong communication skills including the ability to author technical specifications, and procedures.
  • US Citizenship
  • Ability to hold a DoD Secret clearance
Bonus
  • Knowledge of space-grade/qualified FPGAs and ASICs.
  • Knowledge of Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) design and development processes.
  • Experience developing FPGAs in secure environments
  • Active DoD clearance
  • Start-up experience. Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer

Astranis offers a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Our pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary $175,000—$215,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.



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