Innoflight · 16 hours ago
FPGA Engineer III
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expInnoflight is one of San Diego’s fastest-growing Aerospace and Defense innovators, focusing on pioneering space technology solutions. The FPGA Engineer III will design, develop, and test FPGAs for safety-critical applications, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical solutions that meet high performance and safety standards.
AerospaceElectronics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design & Implement: Develop and optimize RTL/synthesizable FPGA/SoC logic for mission-critical applications
Verify: Create HDL testbenches to validate functionality, conduct synthesis, timing analysis, and performance optimization
Validate Hardware: Support FPGA bring-up, debug FPGA/SoC interfaces, and perform lab-based validation and troubleshooting
Collaborate: Work with hardware, software, and systems engineers to ensure seamless FPGA integration
Contribute: Provide input during feasibility studies, design reviews, and documentation of technical findings
Refine: Apply and enhance FPGA methodologies including version control, simulation, automation, and best practices
Stay Current: Monitor advancements in FPGA technologies and industry standards to evolve design approaches
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
5+ years of experience working with complex FPGAs or ASICs
3+ years of experience with VHDL and/or Verilog for FPGA development
3+ years of experience with complex digital designs, including memory interfaces, high-speed communication protocols, or signal processing
Hands-on experience in one or more FPGA phases: RTL design, verification, synthesis/implementation, timing closure, or lab bring-up/validation
Familiarity with FPGA toolchains (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, ModelSim, QuestaSim)
In-depth networking protocol knowledge
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using simulation and lab equipment
Knowledge of FPGA power, thermal constraints, and resource optimization
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Applicants must currently hold an active U.S. security clearance
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience with system-on-chip (SoC) architectures and embedded processor integration
Knowledge of DO-254, radiation-hardened FPGA design, or space-grade FPGA applications
Scripting experience (Python, TCL, Perl) for design automation
Benefits
401(k) with 3% company match (automatic enrollment)
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA & life insurance
10 paid holidays + 120 hours PTO (starting in year one)
Access to ancillary benefits such as critical illness, accident, disability, legal and pet insurance.
Company
Innoflight
Innoflight is a non-traditional defense contractor and provider of cyber-secure avionics services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-03-24Private Equity
Leadership Team
Assi Friedman
Chief Technology Officer
Jeffrey Janicik
Chairman of the Board
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