FPGA Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design RTL for high-performance systems including software-defined radios, avionics, and ground systems for commercial and US Government projects
• Architect, design, verify, and test RTL designs for FPGAs used in spacecraft
• Interface FPGAs with high-speed data converters, memories, and MCUs
• Design, implement, and test radiation mitigation schemes on FPGA
• Collaborate closely with DSP/radio algorithm designers and embedded firmware/software engineers
• Work with multiple FPGAs and toolchains to achieve design requirements

Requirements

• US Citizenship or Green Card (Legal requirement; no exceptions)
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in hardware development
• Experience in designing, implementing, verifying, and testing high-throughput systems on FPGAs
• Strong proficiency with Verilog or SystemVerilog for both synthesis and verification

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Experience with Xilinx FPGAs and Vivado IDE/TCL
• Experience with modern communication systems (RF, IF/IQ, modulation)
• Experience with high-speed data converters (ADCs, DACs, JESD204)
• Familiarity with UVM and digital communication theory (e.g., LDPC)
• Experience with space-based systems or high-reliability design

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($140,000 - $205,000 USD)
• Significant equity package via incentive stock options
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Flexible PTO
• Free on-site catered meals

About the Company

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. We provide dedicated, secure networks to large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. Based in San Francisco, we design, build, and operate our satellites out of our 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters.