What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior FPGA / Digital Design Engineer position at SpaceNews?
At AV Inc., we don't just build technology—we launch it into the future. We are seeking a visionary Senior FPGA / Digital Design Engineer to take the helm of our next generation of high-reliability digital boards and FPGA systems.
If you are a seasoned engineer who thrives at the intersection of complex architecture and mission-critical execution, this is your opportunity to lead high-profile aerospace and defense projects from initial concept to flight-ready reality. You will be instrumental in driving project performance, mentoring engineering talent, and delivering robust, real-time control systems that withstand the most demanding environments.
What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)
As a technical anchor on our strategic programs, your expertise will bridge the gap between embedded logic and physical flight hardware. You will:
We are looking for a collaborative leader who pairs deep technical mastery with a passion for problem-solving.
The Essentials
If you are a seasoned engineer who thrives at the intersection of complex architecture and mission-critical execution, this is your opportunity to lead high-profile aerospace and defense projects from initial concept to flight-ready reality. You will be instrumental in driving project performance, mentoring engineering talent, and delivering robust, real-time control systems that withstand the most demanding environments.
What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)
As a technical anchor on our strategic programs, your expertise will bridge the gap between embedded logic and physical flight hardware. You will:
- Architect & Innovate: Lead the design and implementation of complex, multi-vendor FPGA systems (including AMD/Xilinx, Microchip, and Lattice).
- Design for Extreme Reliability: Develop fault-tolerant, triple-redundant voting logic systems for flight actuator controllers and cutting-edge space-flight applications.
- Master High-Speed Communication: Integrate high-speed data interfaces and robust command/telemetry protocols, including MIL-STD-1553 (RT/BC), Ethernet (100Mbps/1Gbps), SpaceWire, AXI, RS-422, and PCI.
- Simulate & Verify: Ensure absolute precision by conducting comprehensive board- and system-level mixed simulations ($VHDL$ and $Verilog$) to achieve perfect timing closure.
- Lead System Integration: Spearhead hardware-software co-design, board bring-up, and qualification testing to seamlessly merge embedded logic with physical hardware.
- Champion Technical Leadership: Act as the primary technical interface for customers, ensure compliance with strict aerospace standards, and mentor the team to hit major milestones and incentive targets.
We are looking for a collaborative leader who pairs deep technical mastery with a passion for problem-solving.
The Essentials
- Education: BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Experience: 10 years of progressive engineering experience spanning digital board design, FPGA development, and aerospace/defense systems.
- Proven Track Record: A history of successfully delivering high-profile aerospace projects (e.g., satellite control computers, high-performance control systems, or advanced telemetry systems).