Scout Space · 2 days ago
FPGA Design Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expScout Space is building a new way to see and operate in space, focusing on empowering satellites to enhance space safety. They are seeking an Electrical/FPGA Engineer to design, develop, and integrate FPGA-based digital systems for spaceborne applications.
AerospaceCloud ComputingGeospatialSatellite CommunicationSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and test digital systems using FPGAs (e.g., Xilinx, Microsemi, Intel/Altera) for space applications
Develop HDL code (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog) for FPGA modules, including simulation, synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis
Design and analyze digital and analog/mixed-signal electrical circuits, including power supplies, sensor interfaces, and communication buses
Develop hardware schematics and support PCB layout for FPGA-based subsystems
Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation in lab environments
Define connector and cable harnessing for space environments
Integrate FPGAs with embedded processors, sensors, and high-speed interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, LVDS, SpaceWire, Ethernet)
Contribute to system-level architectural decisions and participate in design reviews
Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, software, and systems teams to ensure cohesive hardware solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
4–5 5-7 years of relevant experience in electrical and FPGA design
Proficiency in VHDL or Verilog and FPGA development toolchains (e.g., Vivado, Quartus, Libero)
Proficient in HDL simulation tools (Modelsim, Vivado Simulator, VCS) and experience developing SystemVerilog-based simulation environments
Experience with board-level electrical design, schematic capture, and layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD)
Familiarity with signal integrity, power distribution, and EMI/EMC best practices
Strong debugging skills using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers)
Working knowledge of hardware development for harsh environments (radiation tolerance, thermal constraints)
Eligible to hold a security clearance
Benefits
Open Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k Matching
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care FSA
Wellness Stipend
Work From Home Stipend
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability plans
Commuter Benefit
Education Reimbursement
Company
Scout Space
Scout is developing orbital products and services to enable a new era of space safety, transparency, and improved Space Domain Awareness.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$1.58MKey Investors
AFWERXLeonid Capital PartnersLuminate
2025-09-17Grant· $1.25M
2024-05-03Debt Financing
2023-06-14Seed
Leadership Team
Josiah Gruber
Chief Technology Officer
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