Approach Venture · 22 hours ago
FPGA Engineer
Approach Venture is a California-based technology company delivering state-of-the-art RF and digital subsystems for aerospace and defense platforms. They are seeking an FPGA Engineer to develop and verify complex digital designs for next-generation satellite and defense applications, contributing to high-visibility programs that impact mission success.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, synthesize, and verify digital logic designs in FPGA devices
Collaborate with DSP engineers to translate mathematical signal processing models into optimized VHDL implementations
Determine when to integrate third-party IP cores versus developing functions internally
Write and maintain VHDL code for key functions including signal processing, embedded processor interfaces, network connectivity, and clock management
Manage and maintain source code within version control systems
Partner with embedded software developers to define interfaces between programmable logic and processor cores
Develop simulation environments to validate correctness of VHDL implementations, including bit-accurate signal processing verification
Perform bench-level testing by synthesizing designs, loading bitstreams, and assisting with system-level validation of FPGA hardware
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
3+ years of relevant professional experience
Proficiency in digital logic design, simulation, and synthesis using VHDL
Hands-on experience with AMD/Xilinx FPGA devices and development tools, including Vivado
Strong understanding of high-sample-rate communication or signal processing systems implemented in FPGA hardware
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows OS and Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical mindset with proven problem-solving abilities
Preferred
Familiarity with revision control systems such as Git or Mercurial
Knowledge of digital signal processing concepts, sampling theory, and spectral analysis
Experience with MATLAB for modeling, simulation, or algorithm validation
Exposure to mixed hardware-software environments and FPGA/embedded system integration
Benefits
PTO
Medical
Dental
Vision coverage
Retirement plan participation