AV · 2 days ago
Firmware/FPGA Engineer - Space Systems (Participate in our on-site hiring event)
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expAV is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, and they are seeking a skilled Senior FPGA Engineer to join their SpaceTech division. The role focuses on developing high-performance digital systems for space electronics, including firmware development and validation.
AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Architect and implement mission-specific and general-purpose firmware for FPGAs, microcontrollers, and RTOS-based systems
Develop and maintain firmware for standard and specialized peripheral interfaces, including:
Analog-to-Digital (ADC) and Digital-to-Analog (DAC) Converters
Serial communication links (e.g., SpaceWire, SPI, CameraLink, 1Gb+ Ethernet, MIL-1553B)
Optimize embedded software for radiation-hardened and high-reliability space environments
Develop and maintain automated build scripts (TCL) for the FPGA firmware platform
Conduct rigorous system integration, testing, and validation of firmware in simulated and real-world aerospace conditions
Deploy and verify firmware functionality on physical hardware devices
Collaborate closely with hardware and software engineers to ensure seamless system functionality
Ensure technical compliance with relevant space industry standards (e.g., NASA, ESA, MIL-STD)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
FPGA Platforms: Two years' experience using and implementing designs on:
Xilinx devices (Zynq, Virtex, Kintex) and toolchains (Vivado, ISE)
Microchip devices (RTAX, ProASIC, RTG4) and toolchains (Libero)
Experience in embedded systems firmware development, preferably for aerospace or space applications
Six years of experience designing with Hardware Description Languages (VHDL or Verilog)
Proven experience successfully taking VHDL or Verilog designs from concept to physical hardware implementation
Expertise in digital design techniques, including multiple clock-domain management
Proficient with in-system debuggers and logic analyzers
Experience with Tool Command Language (TCL) for script automation
Experience designing and managing FPGA physical constraints
Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance
Preferred
Knowledge of RTOS, bare-metal firmware, and hardware-software co-design principles
Familiarity with modern verification techniques (e.g., linting and constrained random testing)
Familiarity with Xilinx SoC devices, FPGA floorplanning, Xilinx System Generator, hardware accelerators, and space communication protocols
Familiarity with C/C++, Python, or Java for embedded software or scripting tasks
Familiarity with alternative synthesis and simulation environments (Synopsys, Aldec)
Current and active security clearance
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
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Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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