Senior FPGA Prototyping Engineer

Job Description

• This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior FPGA Prototyping Engineer based in United States. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on accelerating the development of next-generation communications ASICs and complex space hardware. You will own FPGA prototyping, firmware enablement, first-silicon bring-up, and hardware validation across the silicon lifecycle. The role bridges ASIC design, firmware, software, verification, and system integration to enable earlier and more effective development. You will build FPGA platforms that allow software and firmware teams to work ahead of first silicon. You will also develop automated validation infrastructure and troubleshoot high-speed digital interfaces and silicon in the lab. The environment is highly collaborative, fast-paced, and technically ambitious, with opportunities to work on advanced satellite communications technology. This position requires full-time onsite presence at the company's headquarters in Torrance, California.
• Accountabilities: Develop FPGA-based prototypes that enable early ASIC integration, firmware development, hardware/software integration, and system validation. Build and maintain hardware platforms that allow engineering teams to develop and test functionality before first silicon is available. Support first-silicon bring-up, functional validation, characterization, and debugging throughout the hardware lifecycle. Develop automated validation and regression infrastructure for silicon characterization, testing, and performance analysis. Configure, validate, and troubleshoot digital interfaces, including high-speed Ethernet SerDes, SPI, UART, GPIO, and other peripherals. Develop FPGA-based traffic generators, protocol checkers, test applications, and other tools for interface and system validation. Investigate complex issues spanning RTL, FPGA prototypes, firmware, software, and silicon using simulation, debugging tools, and laboratory instrumentation. Use JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers to isolate hardware and interface issues. Collaborate closely with ASIC Design, Verification, Firmware, Software, Systems, and DFT teams to accelerate development and resolve technical challenges. Contribute to a development environment focused on rapid iteration, robust validation, and reliable hardware performance. Requirements: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 5+ years of hands-on FPGA development experience using Verilog/SystemVerilog and AMD/Xilinx FPGA tools. Strong understanding of ASIC development methodologies, digital system architecture, and FPGA prototyping for ASIC development. Demonstrated experience with firmware or software enablement, hardware bring-up, and post-silicon validation. Strong hardware debugging skills, including practical experience with JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers. Proficiency in Python and scripting languages for test automation, validation infrastructure, and engineering workflows. Experience working across hardware and software boundaries, with the ability to debug issues spanning multiple layers of a system. Familiarity with networking, communications, or satellite systems is a plus. Experience with embedded processors such as ARM or RISC-V and hard real-time systems, including bare-metal or RTOS environments, is preferred. Experience validating high-speed digital interfaces, Ethernet, SerDes, SPI, or UART is advantageous. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-moving engineering environment and contribute effectively to technically complex projects. Candidates must satisfy applicable U.S. export-control requirements for access to ITAR-controlled information and technology. Benefits: Base salary range of $120,000–$225,000, depending on skills, education, experience, and other relevant factors. Equity participation. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Paid time off. Life insurance. Paid parental leave. Additional employee perks and benefits. Full-time, onsite work environment at the headquarters in Torrance, California. Opportunity to contribute to advanced satellite and communications technologies with significant technical scope and impact. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants who need support during the application or interview process.
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