Senior Digital Design Engineer

ispace, inc. is a global lunar resource development company with the vision, “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” specializing in designing and building lunar landers and rovers. ispace aims to extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon. The company has offices in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States and is growing rapidly. ispace Technologies U.S., based in Englewood, Colorado, focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers.

With locations in the U.S., Japan, and Europe, ispace is positioned to be a global leader in the exploration and development of the moon. Let's go to the moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively looking for great people to join the ispace mission.

ispace Technologies, U.S. is seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior Digital Design Engineer. 

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop highly reliable digital avionics systems using FPGAs, soft-core processors, high bandwidth data buses, and various memory devices 
• Perform prototyping, design validation, and full system integration testing in lab environment and testing facilities 
• Evaluate and develop digital system requirements and verification plans 
• Participate in detailed review of other engineers' designs and help develop new architectures and refine existing architectures. 
• Partner with Flight Software and Systems Engineering on design and use cases of computer boards and digital systems 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an electrical engineering. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. 
• 10+ years of experience in avionics digital component and/or system design, development and testing 
• 5+ years experience with FPGA based development (VHDL/Verilog), deployment, and testbench design for space applications 
• Lab and test equipment skills for the debug, characterization, and validation of designs 
• Knowledge of circuit design and signal integrity is expected 
• Proven track record of driving continuous quality improvement in an engineering as well as manufacturing environment. 
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems. 
• Engineering knowledge of programming test applications as well as strong knowledge of electronics including the ability to generate/read schematics, assembly drawings, and parts lists. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with schematic capture and layout tools such as Altium 
• Experience with FPGA design for radiation environments 
• Experience with high bandwidth interfaces (PCIe, SATA II, SERDES, Ethernet) 
• Experience with module debug and integration of a module into system 
• Familiarity with git and git workflows for version control 
• Familiar with environmental test methods and flow 
• Strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written 
• Self-motivated learner 
• Experience with common industry standards for spacecraft design and integration; including, but not limited to, EEE-INST-002, NASA-HDBK-4001, NASA-STD-4003, SMC-S-010, & SMC-S-016 
• Experience working for Aerospace/Space Prime or sub-contractor strongly preferred 
• Experience in startup environment a plus 

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced design and development environment 
• Schedule may vary depending on program development needs; flexibility required 
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required 

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based upon experience - $135,000-180,000. The salary posted is a targeted range for budget of position. Base compensation can be negotiated and will be commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training. 
• Medical/vision/dental health benefits (Some 100% company paid options available for employee only)
• Hybrid work schedule
• Company-paid public transportation on RTD buses and light rail (RTD EcoPass)
• Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (14 paid holidays)
• 401(k)

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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All applicants who are offered employment with ispace US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.