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FPGA Engineer – Drive Innovation in Spaceborne Digital Systems!
Camarillo, CA | Onsite
Opportunity Summary
We are seeking an FPGA Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team building advanced electronics for next-generation satellite and defense applications. In this role, you will develop and verify complex digital designs, working from concept through to lab validation and delivery. This position is well-suited for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and collaborates closely with cross-disciplinary teams. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-visibility programs where your designs will directly impact mission success in some of the most demanding operating environments. You will be at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge digital logic with RF, embedded systems, and signal processing technologies.
About Us
We are a California-based technology company delivering state-of-the-art RF and digital subsystems for aerospace and defense platforms. Our engineers participate in the complete lifecycle of product development, design, qualification, testing, and delivery, providing a unique opportunity to see ideas evolve into flight-ready hardware. With strong commercial and government momentum, our portfolio spans diverse projects that are shaping the future of satellite communications and defense electronics.
Job Duties
$130,000 - $190,000
Camarillo, CA | Onsite
Opportunity Summary
We are seeking an FPGA Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team building advanced electronics for next-generation satellite and defense applications. In this role, you will develop and verify complex digital designs, working from concept through to lab validation and delivery. This position is well-suited for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and collaborates closely with cross-disciplinary teams. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-visibility programs where your designs will directly impact mission success in some of the most demanding operating environments. You will be at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge digital logic with RF, embedded systems, and signal processing technologies.
About Us
We are a California-based technology company delivering state-of-the-art RF and digital subsystems for aerospace and defense platforms. Our engineers participate in the complete lifecycle of product development, design, qualification, testing, and delivery, providing a unique opportunity to see ideas evolve into flight-ready hardware. With strong commercial and government momentum, our portfolio spans diverse projects that are shaping the future of satellite communications and defense electronics.
Job Duties
- Design, implement, synthesize, and verify digital logic designs in FPGA devices.
- Collaborate with DSP engineers to translate mathematical signal processing models into optimized VHDL implementations.
- Determine when to integrate third-party IP cores versus developing functions internally.
- Write and maintain VHDL code for key functions including signal processing, embedded processor interfaces, network connectivity, and clock management.
- Manage and maintain source code within version control systems.
- Partner with embedded software developers to define interfaces between programmable logic and processor cores.
- Develop simulation environments to validate correctness of VHDL implementations, including bit-accurate signal processing verification.
- Perform bench-level testing by synthesizing designs, loading bitstreams, and assisting with system-level validation of FPGA hardware.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 3 years of relevant professional experience.
- Proficiency in digital logic design, simulation, and synthesis using VHDL.
- Hands-on experience with AMD/Xilinx FPGA devices and development tools, including Vivado.
- Strong understanding of high-sample-rate communication or signal processing systems implemented in FPGA hardware.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows OS and Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical mindset with proven problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with revision control systems such as Git or Mercurial.
- Knowledge of digital signal processing concepts, sampling theory, and spectral analysis.
- Experience with MATLAB for modeling, simulation, or algorithm validation.
- Exposure to mixed hardware-software environments and FPGA/embedded system integration.
- Be part of a growing team shaping the next generation of space and defense technology.
- Full project ownership from design through lab and system-level integration.
- Exposure to diverse projects at the intersection of RF, DSP, and digital design.
- Collaborative and fast-moving engineering culture.
- Opportunity for career development in a high-impact environment.
- Comprehensive benefits including PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement plan participation.
$130,000 - $190,000
Salary : $130,000 - $190,000