Astranis is on a mission to bridge the digital divide by connecting the four billion people worldwide who currently lack internet access. We're doing this by building the next generation of smaller, more cost-effective spacecraft to bring the world online.
As a team, we’ve launched two satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $500 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 300 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars.
Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!
Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.
Apply and join us on our journey towards global connectivity!
Senior FPGA Engineer
As a Senior FPGA Engineer you'll be responsible for the architecture, the design, the verification, and test of RTL designs for the FPGAs that go into the spacecraft and on the ground station. You will work closely with the software, DSP and hardware teams to achieve design requirements.
Role:
- Lead a rapid prototype team to architect design, develop, and test RTL based digital communication system solutions for Astranis' Software-Defined Radio system.
- Work with the system, hardware, and software groups to define, architect, develop, verify, and release RTL based DSP IP logic blocks.
- Architect, Design, develop, integrate, and debug IP blocks using a mixture of software and hardware languages.
- Simulation and hardware validation of large design, including lab, debug, and internal user support.
- Deploy and maintain acceleration solutions to meet significant reliability and service level requirements.
- Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent technical degree
- Demonstrated experience in ASIC / FPGA life cycle (architecture, design, simulation, verification, validation, integration & test)
- Strong proficiency with Verilog (preferably SystemVerilog) for both synthesis and verification
- Hardware debug experience, including familiarity with tools such as the oscilloscope, logic analyzer, protocol analyzer (SPI, CAN, Ethernet or similar)
- Demonstrated experience in digital communications (spread spectrum modulation, synchronization, fading, doppler, multiple access, channel capacity, and beamforming with mitigation strategies)
- Deep knowledge and understanding of digital design fundamentals.
- Strong competence of FPGA tooling including synthesis, building, timing analysis and simulation.
- Strong communication skills including the ability to author technical specifications, and procedures.
- US Citizenship
- Ability to hold a DoD Secret clearance
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
Bonus:
- Knowledge of space-grade/qualified FPGAs and ASICs.
- Knowledge of Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) design and development processes.
- Experience developing FPGAs in secure environments
- Active DoD clearance
- Start-up experience. Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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