About the Role
We are looking for a Staff FPGA Engineer to join our innovative team at Venturi Astrolab. This remote Staff FPGA Engineer position offers an exciting opportunity to lead the architecture and development of avionics FPGA designs for our cutting-edge planetary rovers. You will play a crucial role in enhancing humanity's presence in the solar system.
What You'll Do
- Own FPGA RTL development from clean sheet architecture through qualification and flight.
- Define FPGA logical architecture and requirements in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams, including HW and embedded software interfaces.
- Develop FPGA RTL for Microsemi, Xilinx, or similar devices using SystemVerilog or VHDL.
- Perform comprehensive design verification, including simulations, test benches, timing closure, resource analysis, and hardware validation.
- Lead design reviews, ensure requirement traceability, and create clear documentation for FPGA operation and integration with other software and FPGA systems.
- Develop and execute test campaigns ranging from unit-level validation to system-level integration and testing.
- Support integration, bring up, and troubleshooting during system-level and flight test activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
- 10+ years of experience in FPGA RTL architecture, development, verification, deployment, and lifecycle support.
- Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog or VHDL.
- Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as TCL, shell, or Python.
- Experience with advanced verification methodologies, timing analysis, and stability analysis.
- Ability to read and interpret PCB schematics and understand hardware level constraints.
- Familiarity with embedded software integration and HW/SW boundary definition.
- Proficiency with AXI protocols, including AXI4 family.
- Knowledge of common bus interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, and similar standards.
- Demonstrated success operating with ownership in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
Nice to Have
- Experience designing and supporting FPGA systems intended for space environments, including consideration of radiation impacts and long-duration reliability.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs as required for hardware bring up and lab activities.
What We Offer
- Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration.
- Equity ownership in the company.
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Flexible PTO and parental leave.
- Home office set up reimbursement.
- Fully flexible and remote-friendly work environment.
- Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site.
- Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks.
This Staff FPGA Engineer role at Venturi Astrolab offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in space exploration. With a competitive salary and equity options, it's an attractive position for experienced engineers.
Who Will Succeed Here
Strong expertise in FPGA design using SystemVerilog and VHDL, with a proven track record of delivering complex avionics projects, ensuring high reliability and performance in space applications.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple FPGA development projects in a remote environment, demonstrating self-motivation and excellent time management skills to meet tight deadlines.
A mindset geared towards continuous improvement and innovation, with experience in integrating protocols such as AXI, SPI, I2C, and UART into FPGA designs, contributing to cutting-edge technology in planetary exploration.
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