Lead FPGA Design Engineer
Summary
Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions.We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.
Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Lead FPGA Design Engineer to join our growing team. Reporting to the Vice President of Components and Modules the Lead FPGA Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing FPGA solutions within various subsystems of our Satellite bus platforms.This role is also responsible for leading a team of developers in design, analysis and verification of FPGA within the Components and Modules group. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, planning and execution of ongoing FPGA developments and future mission proposals.
Key Duties and Responsibilities- Lead the design, development, and verification of FPGA-based solutions.
- Work with systems, hardware, and software teams to define requirements and specifications for FPGA implementations.
- Participate as needed in customer meetings and coordinate with other Functional Managers and team leads to define and refine FPGA/Firmware requirements.
- Track all deliverables, prepare and present formal and informal design and progress reviews to executive team and our customers.
- Analyze requirements and create project scope and milestones for FPGA and Firmware development and support tasks.
- Lead small teams of engineers in executing FPGA development of highly reliable and robust FPGA designs.
- Identify opportunities for new development to improve ground segment capabilities in support of internal and external customers.
- The ability to travel as necessary.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills- Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering and 12 or more years of professional experience with firmware development, or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 8 years relevant firmware experience.
- Experience with System-Verilog, Verilog, C/C++, MatLab / Simulink, System Verilog languages; Synopsis Synplify, Synopsis VCS, Vivado, Xcelium, ChipScope tool sets desired.
- Experience with Xilinx/AMD (Versal, Ultrascale+) and MicroSemi/Microchip (PolarFire) part families internal FPGA fabric and IP.
- Experience with standard lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal generators.
- Experienced in digital telemetry, signal processing, and encryption technology.
Benefits
Benefits- 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Match
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Salary Range $150,000-$200,000
Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer equity for each employee, 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, unlimited flex time off, covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!
About Terran Orbital
Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers.Learn more at www.terranorbital.com
Work Environment
The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.
Disclaimers
To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.
Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com.
Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate.Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.
And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.