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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Spacecraft Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Engineer - Mille - **Company:** Boeing Company - **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $83,300.0 - $122,500.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Gigabit Ethernet, Build Automation, Bash Shell, Boolean Algebra, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Fault Tolerance, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, PCI Express, Software Engineering, SystemVerilog, Systems Integration, Tcl (Programming Language), Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Verilog, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, Computer Equipment, Formal Methods - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9019012/spacecraft-field-programmable-gate-array-fpga-engineer-mille ## About the Role Strong communication and organizational skills are critical to success in this position, along with the ability to build strong relationships, collaborate in a cross-functional environment, and utilize problem-solving skills to proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related STEM field * 2+ years of experience working with Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) * Verilog or System Verilog work experience Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): * Significant experience developing FPGA firmware for Xilinx/AMD and/or Microchip/Microsemi devices * Experience with serial protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, SpaceWire, etc.) * Experience with high-speed communications protocols (Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe) and 802.11 networking protocols * Experience developing and testing high-reliability and fault-tolerant FPGA designs * Experience with simulation, verification, and test of FPGA firmware (formal methods, UVM, etc.) * Hardware debug experience, including familiarity with tools such as the oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and serial protocol analyzers * Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, and Bash * Experience developing software in a Linux Environment with C/C++ * Familiar with common electronic components and comfortable reading circuit design schematics and contributing to electronics hardware design discussions, This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. ยง120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee., Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required, This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. ## Description As a Spacecraft Field Programmable Gate Array Engineer, you will be responsible for design, implementation, and verification of the digital logic for our reprogrammable satellite computing hardware. You will work closely with electrical engineers, software engineers and customers across the company to deliver high quality products on a rapid development schedule., * Develop, test, and maintain firmware designs in Verilog/System Verilog, targeting custom FPGA-based avionics for space applications * Design new and integrate existing logic for sensors, actuators, other avionics, and external payloads using a variety of protocols * Support system-level integration, test, and operation of space vehicles * Develop HDL for common libraries used across numerous flight programs * Script and automate build and test processes * Document and manage configuration of firmware This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. 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