FPGA Engineer II

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Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight—one of San Diego’s fastest-growing Aerospace and Defense innovators. Here, visionary minds engineer the future of space technology through pioneering, compact, and cyber‑secure solutions. From software‑defined radios to cutting‑edge cryptographic systems and avionics presses everything we build powers the next era of New Space. Join our small, agile, and mission‑driven team where your work has real impact and your growth has no limits.

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As an FPGA लगता Engineer II, you’ll design, implement, and validate FPGAINUX solutions that power safety‑critical systems for space and high‑reliability applications. You’ll work hands‑on with RTL design, simulation, and lab bring‑up while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate FPGA logic into complex system architectures.freie Your work will directly contribute to robust, high‑performance designs that meet demanding technical and mission requirements.

Applicants must currently hold an active U.S. security clearance.

• Design & Implement FPGA logic: Develop synthesizable RTL for FPGA and SoC platforms supporting sensor integration, communications, signal processing, and control systems.
• Verify & Validate designs: Create HDL test benches, perform simulation, and support timing analysis and closure to ensure functional correctness and performance.
• Support lab bring‑up: Assist with FPGA bring‑up, debugging, and validation using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with systems, hardware, and software engineers to align FPGA development with overall program requirements.
• Document & present results: Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations to communicate design status, results, and findings toполз stakeholders.
• Improve engineering processes: Identify and contribute to enhancements in design methodologies, verification strategies, and development workflows.
• Grow technical expertise: Engage in continuous learning and knowledge sharing to strengthen team capability and engineering excellence.

• RTL Design & Verification: Developing and verifying complex digital designs using VHDL and/or Verilog.
• Debugging & Problem Solving: Uploading FPGA designs through simulation and hands‑on lab validation. trunks
• Cross‑functional collaboration: Working effectively with engineers and project teams to deliver integrated system solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3 or more years of experience working with complex FPGA or ASIC designs (including internship or research experience).
• 1 or more years of hands‑on experience with VHDL and/or Verilog for FPGA design and verification.
• Experience across one or more FPGA development phases, including RTL design, verification, synthesis/implementation, timing closure, and lab validation.
• Familiarity with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, or Lattice Diamond.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to technical detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing in a collaborative, team‑based environment.
• Proficiency using simulation tools and lab equipment for debugging and validation.

The starting base salary for this position ranges from $110,000 to $125,000 per year
, depending on the candidate’s job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a competitive base salary, Innoflight offers a well‑rounded compensation package that includesบาคาร่a Profit‑Sharing Bonus and a Cash Performance Bonus to reward both individual and company performance. Additional benefits include:

• 401(k) with 3% company match (automatic enrollment)
• Comprehensive medical Osteoporosis dental, vision, HSA & life insurance
• 10 paid holidays + 120 hours PTO (starting in year health one)
• Access to ancillary benefits such as critical illness, accident,…