Rocket Lab · 6 hours ago
Senior FPGA Engineer I/II Pipeline
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design and manufacturing. They are seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer I/II to develop and verify FPGA firmware designs for avionics systems in spacecraft programs, collaborating with various engineering disciplines and participating in all aspects of FPGA design.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines in developing firmware architecture and requirements
Design and verify FPGA firmware for Xilinx and Microchip FPGA and SoC devices
Develop documentation for FPGA operation and interfacing with other SW and FPGA systems
Participate in test campaigns, ranging from module-level to automated testing at the unit and system level
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, or software engineering; or other engineering degree
5+ years of experience with FPGA firmware development
Proficiency in VHDL
Strong understanding of FPGA design fundamentals and principles
U.S. citizenship due to program requirements
Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, or software engineering; or other engineering degree
8+ years of experience with FPGA firmware development
Proficiency in VHDL
Strong understanding of FPGA design fundamentals and principles
U.S. citizenship due to program requirements
Preferred
Master's or PhD degree in electrical, computer, or software engineering; or other engineering degrees
Proficiency with Xilinx and Microchip devices and tools
Proficiency with verification frameworks including UVM and VUnit
Experience with software defined radios and DSP algorithms
Experience with feedback control systems
Experience with FPGAs and embedded systems in a radiation environment, including SEU/SEL impact and mitigation within spacecraft avionics
Proficiency with concepts in signal integrity and digital timing with experience in digital worst case circuit analysis (DWCCA)
Experience working with common interface protocols including SPI, UART, I2C, and CAN
Experience working with high-speed interface protocols including GigE and PCIe
Proficiency with embedded software
Proficiency in reading PCB designs and schematics
Proficiency with lab tools and working with hardware
Proficiency with GIT repository
Proficiency with JIRA
Experience with development in continuous integration environment
Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment and ability to manage competing priorities
Benefits
Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Subsidized EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Food and drinks
Other discounts
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
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