Senior FPGA Engineer

Loft Orbital builds "shareable" satellites, providing a fast & simple path to orbit for organizations that require access to space.
$170,000 - $240,000
Embedded
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
7+ years of experience
Space

Description For Senior FPGA Engineer

Loft Orbital is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior FPGA Engineer to join their team and play a pivotal role in advancing their FPGA capabilities. The ideal candidate will be at the forefront of developing and executing the FPGA strategy, aligning it with Loft's broader technology roadmap, and ensuring the successful delivery of FPGA-related projects.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating with the team to develop, implement, and verify FPGA logic, supporting Loft's satellite systems and product roadmap.
  • Participating in the testing and validation of FPGA designs, ensuring reliability, performance, and adherence to mission requirements.
  • Supporting and improving Loft's FPGA development processes, contributing to best practices for consistency and scalability.
  • Working with engineering, software, and integration teams to ensure FPGA designs align with overall mission objectives.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in FPGA design and development (advanced experience is advantageous).
  • Proficiency in VHDL or Verilog, with knowledge of Xilinx Vivado.
  • Understanding of digital design principles including synthesis, timing analysis, and testing.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Loft Orbital builds "shareable" satellites, providing a fast & simple path to orbit for organizations that require access to space. They operate satellites, fly customer payloads onboard, and handle entire missions from end to end, significantly reducing the lead-time and risk of traditional space missions. With 4 satellites on-orbit and exciting missions launching soon, Loft is scaling up quickly across offices in San Francisco, CA, Golden, CO, and Toulouse, France.

Join Loft Orbital for an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite technology in a supportive and innovative environment!

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior FPGA Engineer

  • Collaborate with the team to develop, implement, and verify FPGA logic, supporting Loft's satellite systems and product roadmap
  • Participate in the testing and validation of FPGA designs, ensuring reliability, performance, and adherence to mission requirements
  • Support and improve Loft's FPGA development processes, contributing to best practices for consistency and scalability
  • Work with engineering, software, and integration teams to ensure FPGA designs align with overall mission objectives

Requirements For Senior FPGA Engineer

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in FPGA design and development
  • Proficiency in VHDL or Verilog, with knowledge of Xilinx Vivado
  • Understanding of digital design principles including synthesis, timing analysis, and testing
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Benefits For Senior FPGA Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
Relocation Benefits
  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
  • Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
  • 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan and equity options
  • Daily catered lunches and snacks
  • International exposure to our team in France
  • Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
  • Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
  • Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
  • Relocation assistance when applicable

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