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# FPGA Engineer

- **Company:** Northwood Space
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Software Requirements Analysis, SystemVerilog, Verilog, Data Processing
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=20dc1b40ceda6eb3

## About the Role

* 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

## 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.


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