Senior FPGA Engineer

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Englewood, CO, USA
In-Office
130K-185K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Software
The Role
Design and verify complex FPGA/ASIC systems using Verilog/VHDL. Develop self-checking testbenches and timing simulations, use vendor flows (Synplify, ISE, Vivado, Libero), script with TCL/Python, lead small teams, perform RTL review and CDC/reset/clock design, and debug hardware with scopes and logic analyzers. Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and support space/ radiation-hardened design practices. Requires 10+ years FPGA experience and US citizenship.
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Company Description

Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.

Job Description

Seeking an FPGA Engineer who has extensive knowledge of digital circuit design, state machines, Boolean math and FPGAs.

Candidate shall have experience with

  • Completing multiple FPGA or ASIC design using Verilog and/or VHDL, including at least one of moderate complexity
  • Demonstrate knowledge and development of a test bench with self-checking and simulation (including back annotated timing) for given FPGA modules, top level FPGA, and system with multiple FPGAs
  • FPGA technology differences (Xilinx vs Actel/Microsemi)
  • FPGA process and development flows, especially flows using Synplify Pro, ISE, Vivado and Libero
  • Scripting languages such as TCL or Python
  • Leading small sized teams in order to develop moderately complex systems according to program schedule expectations

Required skills

  • FPGA design experience including thorough design documentation, completion and review of RTL blocks, participation in code reviews, significant RTL debug, and working knowledge of CDC, reset and clock design 
  • Ability to solve digital lab debug problems with use of lab tools such as bench supplies, scopes and logic analyzers 

Knowledge of RTL design techniques for radiation upset mitigation and experience using multiple RTL languages are a plus.

Qualifications

  • Candidate shall also have leadership skills and ability to provide support and technical direction to junior engineers.  
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is desired. 
  • Must have at least 10+ years of FPGA experience.

Additional Information

Compensation: Base pay range is $130,000-185,000 depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.

SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

US Citizenship Required

Applications will be accepted until 6/19/26

Skills Required

  • Completing multiple FPGA or ASIC designs using Verilog and/or VHDL, including at least one of moderate complexity
  • Developing self-checking test benches and simulation including back-annotated timing for modules, top-level FPGA, and multi-FPGA systems
  • Knowledge of FPGA technology differences (Xilinx vs Actel/Microsemi)
  • Experience with FPGA process and development flows, especially Synplify Pro, ISE, Vivado and Libero
  • Experience with scripting languages such as TCL or Python
  • Leading small teams to develop moderately complex systems according to program schedules
  • Thorough FPGA design documentation, RTL block completion and review, participation in code reviews, significant RTL debug, and working knowledge of CDC, reset and clock design
  • Ability to solve digital lab debug problems using bench supplies, oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
  • Leadership skills and ability to provide support and technical direction to junior engineers
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Must have at least 10+ years of FPGA experience
  • US Citizenship required
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
  • Knowledge of RTL design techniques for radiation upset mitigation and experience using multiple RTL languages
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The Company
HQ: Centennial , CO
450 Employees
Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

SEAKR is a trendsetter for innovation of space qualified electronics. SEAKR offers a turn-key service to developers of commercial satellite systems to procure commercial space assemblies from a single source. SEAKR specializing in the production of high-mix, high complexity and low to mid volume electronic assemblies for Space products

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