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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior FPGA / Digital Design Engineer - **Company:** AeroVironment, Inc. - **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Encodings, Computer Engineering, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Ethernet, Fault Tolerance, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Systems Integration, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Vivado, Data Server Interface, Fpga Hardware, ModelSim - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000glbrvt ## About the Role We are looking for a collaborative leader who pairs deep technical mastery with a passion for problem-solving. The Essentials: + **Education:** BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. + **Experience:** 10+ years of progressive engineering experience spanning digital board design, FPGA development, and aerospace/defense systems. + **Proven Track Record:** A history of successfully delivering high-profile aerospace projects (e.g., satellite control computers, high-performance control systems, or advanced telemetry systems). Your Required Technical Toolkit: + **Languages & Tools:** Expert proficiency in VHDL and Verilog for mixed-language simulation. Mastery of EDA and simulation tools like Aldec Riviera, ModelSim/Questasim, and Vivado/Libero suites. + **FPGA Technologies:** Deep, hands-on experience with Microchip/Actel (reprogrammable/antifuse/radiation-tolerant), AMD/Xilinx (e.g., Virtex series), and QuickLogic devices. + **Protocols & Processors:** Solid familiarity with MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet controllers, RS-422, and PCI interconnects, alongside experience embedding and configuring microprocessors (such as 6811 IP cores) within flight hardware. + **Lab Expertise:** Extensive experience with hardware troubleshooting, bench equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies), and full interface validation. ## Description At **AV Inc.** , we don't just build technology-we launch it into the future. We are seeking a visionary **Senior FPGA / Digital Design Engineer** to take the helm of our next generation of high-reliability digital boards and FPGA systems. If you are a seasoned engineer who thrives at the intersection of complex architecture and mission-critical execution, this is your opportunity to lead high-profile aerospace and defense projects from initial concept to flight-ready reality. You will be instrumental in driving project performance, mentoring engineering talent, and delivering robust, real-time control systems that withstand the most demanding environments. What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities) As a technical anchor on our strategic programs, your expertise will bridge the gap between embedded logic and physical flight hardware. You will: + **Architect & Innovate:** Lead the design and implementation of complex, multi-vendor FPGA systems (including AMD/Xilinx, Microchip, and Lattice). + **Design for Extreme Reliability:** Develop fault-tolerant, triple-redundant voting logic systems for flight actuator controllers and cutting-edge space-flight applications. + **Master High-Speed Communication:** Integrate high-speed data interfaces and robust command/telemetry protocols, including MIL-STD-1553 (RT/BC), Ethernet (100Mbps/1Gbps), SpaceWire, AXI, RS-422, and PCI. + **Simulate & Verify:** Ensure absolute precision by conducting comprehensive board- and system-level mixed simulations ($VHDL$ and $Verilog$) to achieve perfect timing closure. + **Lead System Integration:** Spearhead hardware-software co-design, board bring-up, and qualification testing to seamlessly merge embedded logic with physical hardware. + **Champion Technical Leadership:** Act as the primary technical interface for customers, ensure compliance with strict aerospace standards, and mentor the team to hit major milestones and incentive targets. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Tour de Force: Open-Source LLM Inference Optimization from Simple to Sophisticated](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100099-tour-de-force-open-source-llm-inference-optimization-from-simple-to-sophisticated) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)