Senior FPGA Board Design Engineer
E-Space
Design
Saratoga, CA, USA
USD 100k-200k / year
Posted on Aug 30, 2025
Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!
E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.
We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.
As a Senior FPGA Board Design Engineer, you will participate in the development and test of FPGAs for E-Space satellite avionics. You will work collaboratively with engineers of various disciplines and participate in all aspects of FPGA and electrical hardware development, from requirements definition through design, validation, and testing.
This position is based in Saratoga, CA.
What you will do:
- Develop FPGA architecture and requirements in collaboration with other engineering disciplines
- Develop FPGA RTL code for Microsemi and other devices in either Verilog or VHDL
- Perform design verification including simulations, test benches, timing analysis and hardware testing
- Develop documentation for FPGA operation and interfacing with other SW and FPGA systems
- Develop and participate in test campaigns, ranging from unit level to automated testing at the subsystem and system level
What you bring to this role:
- 7+ years of experience in FPGA development in Verilog or VHDL from design to verification and testing
- Proficient in PCB design and reading schematics
- Deep understanding of embedded software
- Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment
- Bachelor's/ Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
- Design proficiency with Microsemi devices and tools
- Experience with FPGAs and embedded systems in a radiation environment, including SEU/SEL impact and mitigation within spacecraft avionics
- Proficiency with lab tools and working with hardware
- Proficiency with JIRA
- Proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout
- Embedded software development skills for ARM core processors
This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this position is $100,000 - $200,000 annually. The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.
E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.
Why E-Space is right for you:
As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.
We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:
• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
