Senior FPGA Engineer II

At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separati...

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Develop...

We are currently seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer II for a future opening to join our FPGA team based out of Long Beach, CA. This team supports our Space Systems division, and leads cutting-edge satellite programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers. As a Sr. FPGA Engineer II, you will be responsible for deve...

Collaborate with other engineering disciplines in developing firmware architecture and requirements
Design and verify FPGA firmware for Xilinx and Microchip FPGA and SoC devices
Develop documentation for FPGA operation and interfacing with other SW and FPGA systems
Participate in test campaigns, ranging from module-level to automated testing at the unit and system level

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, or software engineering; or other engineering degree
8+ years of experience with FPGA firmware development
Proficiency in VHDL
Strong understanding of FPGA design fundamentals and principles
U.S. citizenship due to program requirements
Master’s or PhD degree in electrical, computer, or software engineering; or other engineering degrees
Proficiency with Xilinx and Microchip devices and tools
Proficiency with verification frameworks including UVM and VUnit
Experience with software defined radios and DSP algorithms
Experience with feedback control systems
Experience with FPGAs and embedded systems in a radiation environment, including SEU/SEL impact and mitigation within spacecraft avionics
Proficiency with concepts in signal integrity and digital timing with experience in digital worst case circuit analysis (DWCCA)
Experience working with common interface protocols including SPI, UART, I2C, and CAN
Experience working with high-speed interface protocols including GigE and PCIe
Proficiency with embedded software
Proficiency in reading PCB designs and schematics
Proficiency with lab tools and working with hardware
Proficiency with GIT repository
Proficiency with JIRA
Experience with development in continuous integration environment
Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment and ability to manage competing priorities

Citizenship of AU / NZ / EU / NATO