ispace, inc. · 5 months ago
FPGA Engineer
Englewood, Colorado
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $151K/yr
5+ years expispace, inc. is a pioneering company focused on redefining lunar transportation and exploration. They are seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to support lunar lander development by creating and verifying FPGA solutions and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust system designs.
AerospaceNavigationRoboticsSpace TravelTask Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and implement FPGA-based digital avionics systems for space applications, using VHDL/Verilog/System Verilog
Lead system prototyping, validation, and integration testing in lab and environmental testing facilities
Use a combination of testbenches and Integrated Logic Analyzers to verify and validate design blocks
Translate high-level system requirements into detailed digital architecture and verification plans
Collaborate with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams to ensure robust interface design and functional performance
Integrate High-speed interfaces into modularized, register-interfaced designs
Review and mentor designs from team members, ensuring quality, compliance, and architectural alignment
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within digital design and manufacturing quality
Document technical decisions, design justifications, and contribute to peer and customer design reviews
Participate in comprehensive image validation, using simulation, testbenches, or sideband test injection methodology; work with the team to establish effective testing strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. We will consider a combination of education and experience
5 years of experience in digital avionics systems design, development, and testing
5 years of hands-on experience with FPGA development, simulation, and validation
Proficiency with lab equipment for design debug, validation, and signal characterization
Strong understanding of digital circuit design, signal integrity, and electronic manufacturing practices
Hands-on experience developing testbenches and verification methodologies for FPGA hardware modules and complete systems
Experience integrating common peripheral interfaces, such as UART, RS422, SPI, QSPI, I2C, into FPGA designs
Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git)
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Experience with IP integration, as well as accommodating custom, modularized systems using industry standard internal bus interfaces—APB, AXI4, etc
Experience with schematic capture/layout tools (e.g., Altium), and high-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe Gen2, SATA II, SERDES, 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet)
Knowledge of application specific interfaces, such as SpaceWire or Time-Triggered Ethernet
Well-versed in HDL techniques that minimize fanout and propagation delay
Experience designing radiation-hardened digital systems for aerospace applications
Familiarity and experience with supporting hardware through Verification, Qualification, and Acceptance testing campaigns for aerospace applications
Knowledge of space standards and guidelines (EEE-INST-002, NASA-HDBK-4001, NASA-STD-4003, SMC-S-010, SMC-S-016)
Demonstrated success in startup or fast-paced development environments
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and adapt quickly to shifting technical priorities
International collaboration experience and flexibility for domestic/international travel
Benefits
Competitive medical, vision, and dental plans, with 100% company-paid options available for employees.
Flexibility to work remotely and in-office, depending on your role and the stage of our program.
Company-paid RTD EcoPass for buses and light rail.
Monthly stipend to enjoy meals from our café.
18 vacation days, 6 sick days, and 17 paid holidays.
401(k) plan with company matching.
Opportunities for domestic and international travel.
Participation in our stock option program.
Ample opportunities to grow, including lunch-and-learns, skills training, and stipends for professional development.
A fun and casual environment with regular team gatherings, including monthly TGIF events to connect and unwind.
Company
ispace, inc.
ispace, a global lunar resource development company with the vision, “Expand our planet.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$174.81MKey Investors
Airbus VenturesIncubate FundSMBC Nikko Securities Japan
2021-10-25Series C
2021-08-04Series C· $46M
2020-12-29Series B· $4.8M
Leadership Team
Mohamed Ragab
Vice President of Spacecraft Development/Technology Partnership
Scarlet Lukasezck
Executive Assistant to CEO-US
Recent News
2025-08-22
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