FPGA Engineer
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Job description
- Design, implement, and test networking and DSP blocks on FPGAs for high-rate, parallel data processing.
- Lead complex multi-disciplinary projects to push product development from initial design and prototype to shipment and operations.
- Drive system architectures, analyze trades, and scope system requirements.
- Analyze performance data from in-the-field testing to diagnose and fix issues, and provide feedback for product improvements.
Requirements
- 2-4+ years of professional experience
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field
- Expert in Verilog and SystemVerilog
- Experience with Python
- Experience with DSP and/or networking on FPGA
- Experience with FPGA SoCs
- Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers to debug high-speed FPGA designs
- Onsite preferred, but mostly remote with some travel to the office is also acceptable, * Experience in HLS
- Experience with C++ or Rust
- Experience with high-performance PCBA architecture and design, including use of FPGAs
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description Paid parental leave Parental leave 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Dental insurance, FPGA Engineer/Level 1: $100,000 - $120,000 per year
FPGA Engineer/Level 2: $120,000 - $160,000 per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Northwood. You may also be eligible for equity in the form of stock options or other long-term incentives, as well as potential performance bonuses. We offer comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and various other perks and discounts.
About the company
Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions. If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.
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