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Sr. FPGA Engineer II

Rocket Lab USA

Chantilly, Virginia

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$143,300–$238,700 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), Algorithms, Climate Change, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Data Analysis, Datasheets, Debugging Skills, Design Verification, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Emerging Technology, FPGA, FPGA Design, Government, Hardware Administration, Hardware Description Language, Hardware Design, Hardware Quality Assurance, IP (Internet Protocol), IR (Infrared), Image Processing, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Intelligence Community, Logic Design, MATLAB, Manufacturing, Memory Hardware, Printed Circuit Board Design, Product Demonstration, Product Testing, Product/Service Launch, Production Support, Python Programming/Scripting Language, RTL Design, Schematic Capture, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Service Delivery, Simulation, Software Administration, Software Development, Solar Power, Surveillance, Team Player, Test Automation, Test Design, Testing, Time Management, Timing Verification, Top Secret Clearance, Transceivers, United States Department of Defense (DoD), VHDL Hardware Description Language, Wheel/Front-End Loader
LOCATION
Chantilly, Virginia
POSTED
4 days ago
Sr. FPGA Engineer IIChantilly, VARocket 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 Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.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.Our 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. Whether 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.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. Building on more than 20 years of electro-optical and infrared systems innovation from Geost, Optical Systems delivers solutions to the warfighter for responsive, scalable sensing solutions across all orbital domains.As a Sr. FPGA Engineer II 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) using the latest FPGA technologies including Xilinx to support advanced Electro-Optical (EO/IR) technology.What You'll Get to DoWork with the hardware design team on requirements.Complete FPGA 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 as Firmware Engineer IIBachelor's degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering or equivalent discipline with 8+ years of experienceExperience in FPGA firmware design with VHDL.Ability to obtain and maintain an U.S. Government Security ClearanceThese Qualifications Would Be Nice to HaveExperience with Xilinx/AMD Versal architectureExperience with FPGAs and embedded systems in a radiation environment, including SEU/SEL impact and mitigation.Experience in FPGA- 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.The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state of Virginia's pay transparency requirements. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Base salary is only one part of Rocket Lab's compensation package for this role. You may be eligible for company stock, or cash incentives, and can purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab's Employee Stock Purchase Program. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.Base Pay Range (VA Only)$143,300 - $238,700 USDWhat 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.

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