Space Systems FPGA & VLSI Engineer

Job Title

Space Systems FPGA & VLSI Engineer

Role Summary

Design-focused RTL/FPGA engineer role on a small space systems team in Saratoga, CA. You will design and implement SystemVerilog RTL, validate FPGA platforms, and work with verification, ASIC, and software teams to deliver timing-safe, high-performance hardware for a LEO satellite system.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Years of experience: Not specified.

Responsibilities

The core responsibilities include:

• Design and implement RTL in SystemVerilog for space-grade FPGA/ASIC targets.
• Validate and verify FPGA platforms and hardware implementations.
• Collaborate with verification, ASIC, and software teams during design and integration.
• Ensure timing-safe, high-performance hardware suitable for LEO satellite systems.
• Participate in hardware bring-up, integration, and system-level testing.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred qualifications:

• Must-have: Proven RTL design experience using SystemVerilog and practical FPGA design/validation experience.
• Must-have: Experience ensuring timing-safe designs and delivering high-performance FPGA hardware.
• Must-have: Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with verification, ASIC, and software engineers.
• Must-have: Ability to work onsite in Saratoga, CA.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with ASIC flows, satellite communications or LEO systems, and familiarity with FPGA toolchains (synthesis, place-and-route, timing closure).

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Hire'in Solutions

Technical staffing and recruiting firm specializing in placing engineers and IT contractors for contract and W2 roles.