FPGA Engineer

Job description

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.  You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person,  forge the future with Voyager. The FPGA Engineer for our Products line is responsible for assisting in the design of cutting-edge components for space and national security applications including Software Defined Radios, Digital Processing Systems, Space Rated Cameras, Star Trackers and Laser Communications. The position reports to the VP of Product Design and is part of the Engineering department. This role is onsite and based in San Diego, CA. Relocation assistance may be provided to qualified candidates. In this role, the essential functions are: Designing and testing complex, high speed, FPGA (mostly Xilinx) designs implementing high-throughput algorithms. Designing and testing embedded applications using the Xilinx Zynq family. Developing architectures compatible with embedded Linux environments. Designing and supporting top-level system simulations. Translating system requirements into FPGA architectures. Implementing and documenting FPGA designs using HDL (VHDL, System Verilog, etc.). Supporting systems integration and Test Engineering to produce functional designs. Implementing and contributing to the architecture of current and next generation multi-megapixel camera systems, interfacing with the Camera Link and SpaceWire standards. Designing systems capable of handling Imager data and Image processing (Embedded Camera Development). Creating test plans to assure integrated performance meets specification. If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we’d like to connect. If you don’t see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what’s next. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering 5+ years of experience with firmware design, integration, & test (preferably with the Xilinx family) Experience with implementing and documenting FPGA designs using HDL (VHDL, System Verilog, etc.). Experience with lab equipment Experience drafting comprehensive technical documentation Capable of multi-tasking; working on multiple projects & supporting production activities Strong technical background; capable of coming up-to-speed quickly on new technologies. Good communication, with the ability to work both individually and collaboratively in a team environment. Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance at the level required for the position and applicable government contract. The position also requires appropriate access eligibility and a need-to-know. Clearance eligibility is determined by the U.S. Government. The good faith base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $185,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future. Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being. Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness and more! No long term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build long-term financial security Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission driven environment Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.  To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice. California pay range $125,000 — $185,000 USD