Electrical Engineer , FPGA Development

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

OUR MISSION

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is seeking an innovative FPGA engineer to design, analyze, implement, and test firmware for high performance satellites. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of VHDL development, tools and FPGA electrical hardware and be capable of owning the fully life cycle development of the firmware. The successful candidate will be a team player that will coordinate with Avionics, Software and Program Management teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and debug complex FPGA based systems.
• Develop space systems using FPGA development tools for high radiation environments.
• Integrate COTS and custom IPs into products to develop complete solutions.
• Develop high speed, high reliability electronic systems performing data communications, interface bridging, signal processing and control systems.
• Perform verification, validation and testing of firmware and integration of the module into the space vehicle.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment targeting investigation (proof of concept), R&D and scaling to production programs.
• Collaborate across other disciplines and teams.
• Creating and writing documents/ICDs capturing the design and aiding in integration.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer engineering or related field.
• Experience with digital design using VHDL or Verilog coding.
• Experience with Microsemi/Microchip/Xilinx/Altera FPGAs and tool set.
• Experience with verification, simulation and testing of FPGA firmware.
• Experience with incorporating mitigation strategies such as TMR, ECC and scrubbing.
• Understanding of serial protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART.
• Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP).
• Experience in using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes and serial protocol analyzers.
• Experience in reading and understanding electrical schematics and hardware design.
• Experience in debugging in resource‑restricted environment and optimizing code to produce highly reliable solutions.
• Experience in collaborating with software, hardware, testing and integration teams.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of relevant work experience.

COMPENSATION

• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401(k), Parental Leave.

Actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge and skills, education, location and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance.
• Work location:
  
  while we observe a hybrid work environment, you will need to be onsite at our Long Beach, CA facility at least 3 days per week.
• Physical demands: bending, sitting, lifting, driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please let us know.