Systems Test Integration Engineer - FPGA / Spacecraft Hardware

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.
Scottsdale, AZ, United States
13 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$155,230.0 - $165,630.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Adobe Analytics Microsoft Windows Artificial Intelligence Automation of Tests Ubuntu (Operating System) Software Debugging Linux Firmware Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Hardware Design Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards) Productivity Software
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Software Requirements Analysis SystemVerilog VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL) Vivado Fpga Hardware

Job description

  • Design, deploy, and integrate spacecraft payload emulation capabilities in coordination with DevOps and Special Test Equipment teams.
  • Perform integration and test of high-reliability space flight hardware and spacecraft payload systems.
  • Collaborate across engineering disciplines to define unit functionality, document interface requirements, and verify system and hardware behavior.
  • Lead FPGA implementation, hardware integration, debugging, and troubleshooting activities to meet program milestones.
  • Develop and integrate FPGA-based capabilities supporting high-speed digital and serial interfaces.
  • Operate electronic test equipment, including power supplies, digital multimeters, signal generators, signal and logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
  • Support automated testing environments and Special Test Equipment used for spacecraft integration and verification.
  • Support engineering lifecycle activities and technical reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and PSA evolution.
  • Support failure investigation and corrective-action activities involving space electronic systems, including Failure Review Board and Failure Reporting and Corrective Action processes.
  • Work within Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows 11 operating environments and use Microsoft productivity tools.
  • Coordinate technical priorities, schedules, integration activities, and status across cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and coordinate with vendors to maintain current hardware and test capabilities.
  • Identify appropriate opportunities to apply AI-enabled tools to engineering processes, continuous improvement, and technical innovation.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
  • Security Clearance: Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field.
  • Minimum 5 years of job-related experience, or a Master’s degree plus a minimum of 3 years of job-related experience., * Direct Integration & Test experience with high-reliability spacecraft payloads and/or space vehicles.
  • Experience with automated testing environments or Special Test Equipment (STE).
  • Experience with Failure Review Board processes and Failure Reporting and Corrective Action systems supporting electronic systems for space applications.
  • Experience supporting System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and PSA evolution.
  • 5+ years of FPGA development experience using Xilinx UltraScale/UltraScale+ devices.
  • Proficiency with VHDL and/or SystemVerilog for RTL design, from microarchitecture definition through hardware integration.
  • Experience developing FPGA firmware for high-speed serial interfaces, including JESD204B (6+ Gbps), 10GbE, and SerDes.
  • Proficiency with the Xilinx Vivado toolchain, including synthesis, implementation, timing closure, and Integrated Logic Analyzer (ILA) debugging.
  • Experience with SPI command/control interfaces, JTAG, and general-purpose digital I/O.
  • Familiarity with FMC mezzanine card interfaces (VITA 57).
  • Experience leading spacecraft integration and test lifecycle activities and resolving complex hardware integration issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams and interface with program management and customers.
  • Experience evaluating new technologies and working with technical vendors to support evolving program requirements.
  • Ability to identify appropriate applications of AI-enabled tools for engineering productivity, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Benefits & conditions

  • Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
  • Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
  • Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

About the company

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

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