Spacecraft Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

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El Segundo, CA Posted 6 days ago $106,250–$156,250 / year
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Millennium Space Systems, a fast-paced small satellite company under Boeing Defense, Space and Security, seeks a Spacecraft Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Engineer at levels 2 and 3 in El Segundo, CA. This role involves designing, implementing, and verifying digital logic for reprogrammable satellite computing hardware using Verilog/System Verilog, targeting custom FPGA-based avionics. Engineers will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop firmware designs, integrate existing logic, support system-level integration, and automate build processes. Essential skills include experience with Xilinx/AMD or Microchip/Microsemi devices, high-speed communication protocols, and scripting languages like Python and Bash. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving abilities and can work in a Linux environment with C/C++. This position demands U.S. citizenship for security clearance eligibility.

Skills

Verilog System Verilog Xilinx AMD Microchip Microsemi SPI I2C UART SpaceWire Gigabit Ethernet PCIe 802.11 Python Tcl Bash Linux C C++ UVM Formal methods

What you'll do

  • Develop and test firmware designs in Verilog/System Verilog for custom FPGA-based avionics.
  • Design digital logic for sensors, actuators, and external payloads using various protocols.
  • Support system-level integration, testing, and operation of space vehicles.
  • Create HDL for common libraries used across multiple flight programs.
  • Script and automate build and test processes for FPGA firmware.
  • Document and manage the configuration of firmware designs thoroughly.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of experience working with Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA)
  • Significant experience developing FPGA firmware for Xilinx/AMD and Microchip/Microsemi devices
  • Experience with serial protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, SpaceWire
  • Familiarity with high-speed communications protocols like Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, 802.11 networking
  • Hardware debug skills including use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers

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