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

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On-site
Location
El Segundo, CA
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$83,300–$122,500 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Closes
Jun 29, 2026
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TL;DR · Spacecraft Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

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Join Millennium Space Systems as a Spacecraft Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Engineer at Level 1 or 2, where you will design and implement digital logic for reprogrammable satellite computing hardware using Verilog/SystemVerilog. You’ll collaborate with electrical and software engineers to develop firmware for custom FPGA-based avionics, integrate existing logic for various protocols, support system-level integration and testing, and automate build processes. Essential skills include experience with Xilinx/AMD or Microchip/Microsemi devices, high-speed communication protocols, scripting languages like Python, and hardware debugging tools. This role demands a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field, along with 2+ years of FPGA work experience, to contribute to the rapid development of national security space systems.

Skills

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

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 2+ years of experience with FPGA development and Verilog/System Verilog
  • Experience developing firmware for Xilinx/AMD and Microchip/Microsemi devices
  • Knowledge of serial protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, SpaceWire) and high-speed communications protocols
  • Familiarity with simulation, verification, and test methods for FPGA designs
  • Hardware debug experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers
  • Experience scripting in Python, Tcl, Bash, and developing software in a Linux environment with C/C++

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