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CesiumAstro creates out-of-the-box communication systems for space and airborne platforms.
The Role
Design, verify, test, and deploy FPGA systems for aerospace platforms at the HDL level. Implement high-speed serial interfaces, OSI Layers 2/3 networking (Ethernet, IP, MPLS), and data-processing cores across multiple clock domains. Perform verification using SystemVerilog, use Vivado/Questa, participate in reviews, proposals, and customer-facing communication.
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At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We are looking to add a Senior FPGA Engineer II - Network to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.
In this position, you will be responsible for FPGA designs and systems through all phases of the development process. The ideal candidate will have experience in FPGA design, verification, test, and deployment at the HDL level. FPGA HDL designs will include high-speed serial interfaces and data streams, digital processing cores, multiple clocks and clock domains, and management interfaces. Testing, validation, and verification will also be central tasks for any FPGA design. Experience in board-level hardware design is also desirable.
The successful candidate will present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited university or institution.
- Minimum of 6 years of industry or university research experience in the design, analysis, and implementation of FPGA systems.
- Production experience in design, implementation, and integration of OSI Layers 2 and 3 networking systems, including protocols such as Ethernet, IP, and MPLS.
- Experience in networking system design, especially in determining throughput and memory requirements.
- Expertise in writing and reviewing VHDL.
- Proficiency in writing and reviewing SystemVerilog for block and system verification.
- Expertise in FPGA design and verification tools for modern complex FPGA and SoC platforms such as Xilinx Vivado and Siemens Questa.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Deep understanding of network design and an ability to derive requirements based on high-level objectives.
- Familiarity with non-FPGA networking platforms including ASICs and general-purpose processors.
- Aerospace design and qualification.
- Worst-case analysis, failure method and criticality analyses, and reliability analysis.
- Experience with board-level hardware design.
- Familiarity with communications systems, such as digital signal processing.
- Experience writing low-level software for interfacing to FPGA IP.
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
Skills Required
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- Minimum 6 years industry or university research experience in FPGA systems design, analysis, and implementation
- Production experience in design, implementation, and integration of OSI Layers 2 and 3 networking systems (Ethernet, IP, MPLS)
- Experience in networking system design including determining throughput and memory requirements
- Expertise in writing and reviewing VHDL
- Proficiency in writing and reviewing SystemVerilog for block and system verification
- Expertise in FPGA design and verification tools for modern complex FPGA and SoC platforms such as Xilinx Vivado and Siemens Questa
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Deep understanding of network design and ability to derive requirements from high-level objectives
- Familiarity with non-FPGA networking platforms including ASICs and general-purpose processors
- Aerospace design and qualification experience
- Worst-case analysis, failure mode and criticality analyses, and reliability analysis experience
- Experience with board-level hardware design
- Familiarity with communications systems such as digital signal processing
- Experience writing low-level software for interfacing to FPGA IP
CesiumAstro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CesiumAstro and has not been reviewed or approved by CesiumAstro.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus FSAs and mental health benefits. Feedback suggests the health package is comprehensive for a growth-stage aerospace firm.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and other retirement-plan elements. Feedback suggests core retirement mechanisms are in place alongside standard financial benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and bereavement leave are included. Feedback suggests time-off options are broad on paper across multiple leave types.
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The Company
What We Do
We build high-throughput, plug-and-play phased array communication payloads for space and airborne platforms. CesiumAstro’s full-stack, multi-mission hardware and software products enable a diverse range of commercial and defense objectives. Full-system engineering design is at the heart of every CesiumAstro product. We deliver high-performance solutions under rapid development timelines.
Why Work With Us
At CesiumAstro, we’re a team. We’re passionate, respectful, and determined colleagues ready to help at a moment’s notice. We’re mentors excited to enable our peers with the knowledge they need to succeed. Together, we’re visionaries committing to building memories that will last a lifetime.
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