Principal Fpg EngineerRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.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.Rocket Lab's Optical Systems division solves mission-critical space domain and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) challenges for Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) customers. Our vision is to revolutionize the space-based payload market with innovative and novel designs for space, terrestrial, and airborne environments.As a Principal Fpg Engineer based at our Optical Systems sites in Chantilly, VA, you will have the opportunity to support Tranche 3 of the U.S. Space Development Agency's (SDA) Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) by designing Fpgs for advanced electro-optical (EO/IR) spacecraft payloads.What You'll Get To DoWork with the hardware design team on requirements.Complete Fpg logic design, coding, simulation, and testing.Support hardware and software development teams in bring-up and test of products.Provide subject-matter expertise regarding design and automated test development procedures to customers and production support team.Perform research and analysis of data, such as customer proposed specifications, datasheets, or manuals to determine design approach and/or feasibility.Execute debugging of the design in the lab.Perform synthesis, implementation, and timing analysis.You'll Bring These Qualifications Principal Engineer:Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering or equivalent discipline with 12+ years of experience.Experience in Fpg firmware design with VHDL.Ability to obtain and maintain an U.S. Government security clearance.These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:Experience with Xilinx/AMD Versal architectureExperience with Fpgs and embedded systems in a radiation environment, including Seu/Sel impact and mitigation.Experience in Fpg- or Asic-based image processing algorithms.Experience in both creating IP from scratch in Rtl and integrating existing IP into Rtl and block designs.Familiarity with C, Python or Matlab and/or experience translating algorithms from a scripted language to Hdl.Experience with software interfaces including interrupts and Dma.Experience with Ddr4, Aurora, and high-speed transceiver design and verification.Familiarity with Axi Stream and Axi Memory Mapped interfaces.Pcb design and schematic capture and layout with tools such as Altium Designer.Active Ts/Sci security clearance.This 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.What To ExpectWe're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.