{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"606d9bb4e222ad3120b7eefa","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/606d9bb4e222ad3120b7eefa","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/606d9bb4e222ad3120b7eefa","title":"Sr. FPGA Engineer","description":"At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.\n\nOur Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in‑space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force.\n\nWhether it’s a single high‑performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions.\n\nSENIOR FPGA ENGINEER I/II\nWe are currently seeking a Sr. FPGA Engineer for a future opening to join our FPGA team based out of Long Beach, CA. This team supports our Space Systems division, and leads cutting‑edge satellite programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers. As a Sr. FPGA Engineer, you will be responsible for development and verification of FPGA firmware designs for the avionics systems in our spacecraft programs. You will work collaboratively with engineers of various disciplines and participate in all aspects of FPGA firmware design, from requirements definition to design, implementation, verification, and testing. As an engineer on the spacecraft development team, you will have frequent opportunities to test and operate your systems on‑orbit. We're looking for people who are passionate about spacecraft electrical hardware design, with a willingness to learn in a fast‑paced environment.\n\nWHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:\n\nCollaborate with other engineering disciplines in developing firmware architecture and requirements\n\nDesign and verify FPGA firmware for Xilinx and Microchip FPGA and SoC devices\n\nDevelop documentation for FPGA operation and interfacing with other SW and FPGA systems\n\nParticipate in test campaigns, ranging from module‑level to automated testing at the unit and system level\n\nYOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS SENIOR FPGA ENGINEER I:\n\nBachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, or software engineering; or other engineering degree\n\n5+ years of experience with FPGA firmware development\n\nProficiency in VHDL\n\nStrong understanding of FPGA design fundamentals and principles\n\nU.S. citizenship due to program requirements\n\nYOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS SENIOR FPGA ENGINEER II:\n\nBachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, or software engineering; or other engineering degree\n\n8+ years of experience with FPGA firmware development\n\nProficiency in VHDL\n\nStrong understanding of FPGA design fundamentals and principles\n\nU.S. citizenship due to program requirements\n\nTHESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:\n\nMaster’s or PhD degree in electrical, computer, or software engineering; or other engineering degrees\n\nProficiency with Xilinx and Microchip devices and tools\n\nProficiency with verification frameworks including UVM and VUnit\n\nExperience with software defined radios and DSP algorithms\n\nExperience with feedback control systems\n\nExperience with FPGAs and embedded systems in a radiation environment, including SEU/SEL impact and mitigation within spacecraft avionics\n\nProficiency with concepts in signal integrity and digital timing with experience in digital worst case circuit analysis (DWCCA)\n\nExperience working with common interface protocols including SPI, UART, I2C, and CAN\n\nExperience working with high‑speed interface protocols including GigE and PCIe\n\nProficiency with embedded software\n\nProficiency in reading PCB designs and schematics\n\nProficiency with lab tools and working with hardware\n\nProficiency with GIT repository\n\nProficiency with JIRA\n\nExperience with development in continuous integration environment\n\nDemonstrated success working in a dynamic environment and ability to manage competing priorities\n\nThis position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Rocket Lab","rawCompany":"rocket lab","city":"Long Beach","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-10T03:14:18.994Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. FPGA Engineer","description":"At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. 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