Arcfield · 2 weeks ago
FPGA Design Engineer IV
Louisville, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$111K/yr - $192K/yr
6+ years expArcfield is seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to develop, integrate, and support FPGA-based solutions for satellite payloads, radios, and avionics subsystems. The role involves architecture, implementation, verification, and support, collaborating closely with various engineering teams.
ConsultingManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and verify FPGA firmware for satellite payloads, radios, and avionics subsystems
Develop and optimize DSP pipelines, including signal processing, compression, filtering, modulation, and data reduction
Implement and integrate high-speed FPGA-to-processor interfaces (AXI, DMA, PCIe, Ethernet, LVDS, JESD204, etc.)
Collaborate with Embedded Linux engineers to define hardware/software interfaces, register maps, drivers, and data paths
Bring up and debug Xilinx SoC platforms (e.g., Zynq, Zynq UltraScale +) from power-on through full system operation
Support hardware integration, environmental testing (thermal-vacuum, vibration), and on-orbit troubleshooting
Perform timing closure, resource optimization, and power/performance trade studies
Participate in architecture definition and design reviews; mentor junior engineers as appropriate
Contribute to fast-paced R&D, proof-of-concept, and production programs
Qualification
Required
BS with 8–10 years, MS with 6–8 years, or PhD with 3–5 years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
8+ years of FPGA design experience
Strong proficiency in Verilog and/or VHDL
Extensive experience with Xilinx toolchains (Vivado, Vitis, IP Integrator)
Experience with simulation and verification tools (ModelSim, XSIM, MATLAB, Python-based testbenches)
Experience with Xilinx Zynq or UltraScale+ SoCs in Embedded Linux environments
Experience creating AXI peripherals and DMA engines for Linux-based systems
Experience with radiation-tolerant or fault-tolerant FPGA designs (TMR, ECC, scrubbing)
Proficiency with Git and CI/CD workflows
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Retirement and Savings
Learning and Development opportunities
Wellness programs
Other optional benefit elections
Company
Arcfield
Arcfield provides innovative solutions in systems engineering and integration.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Kelly
Chairman and CEO
Ted Fidder
Chief Technology Officer
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