FPGA Engineer
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, implement, and test networking and DSP blocks on FPGAs for high-rate, parallel data processing.
- Lead complex multi-disciplinary projects to push product development from initial design and prototype to shipment and operations.
- Drive system architectures, analyze trades, and scope system requirements.
- Analyze performance data from in-the-field testing to diagnose and fix issues, and provide feedback for product improvements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-4+ years of professional experience
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field
- Expert in Verilog and SystemVerilog
- Experience with Python
- Experience with DSP and/or networking on FPGA
- Experience with FPGA SoCs
- Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers to debug high-speed FPGA designs
- Onsite preferred, but mostly remote with some travel to the office is also acceptable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in HLS
- Experience with C++ or Rust
- Experience with high-performance PCBA architecture and design, including use of FPGAs
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- FPGA Engineer/Level 1: $100,000 - $120,000 per year
- FPGA Engineer/Level 2: $120,000 - $160,000 per year
- Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
- Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Northwood. You may also be eligible for equity in the form of stock options or other long-term incentives, as well as potential performance bonuses. We offer comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and various other perks and discounts.
Additional Information
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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.
Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
About Northwood Space
Northwood is an end-to-end ground infrastructure provider for space missions, delivering hardware, software, and network services.
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