Spacecraft Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Engineer - Millennium Space Systems
Company:
Millennium Space Systems
Millennium Space Systems (MSS) has an exciting opportunity for a Spacecraft Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Engineer (Level 2 and 3) to join the MSS team in El Segundo, CA!
As a Spacecraft Field Programmable Gate Array Engineer, you will be responsible for design, implementation, and verification of the digital logic for our reprogrammable satellite computing hardware. You will work closely with electrical engineers, software engineers and customers across the company to deliver high quality products on a rapid development schedule.
Strong communication and organizational skills are critical to success in this position, along with the ability to build strong relationships, collaborate in a cross-functional environment, and utilize problem-solving skills to proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities.
Position Responsibilities:
Develop, test, and maintain firmware designs in Verilog/System Verilog, targeting custom FPGA-based avionics for space applications
Design new and integrate existing logicfor sensors, actuators, other avionics, and external payloads using a variety of protocols
Support system-level integration, test, and operation of space vehicles
Develop HDL for common libraries used across numerous flight programs
Script and automate build and test processes
Document and manage configuration of firmware
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related STEM field
2+ years of experience working with Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA)
Verilog or System Verilog work experience
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Significant experience developing FPGA firmware for Xilinx/AMD and/or Microchip/Microsemi devices
Experience with serial protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, SpaceWire, etc.)
Experience with high-speed communications protocols (Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe) and 802.11 networking protocols
Experience developing and testing high-reliability and fault-tolerant FPGA designs
Experience with simulation, verification, and test of FPGA firmware (formal methods, UVM, etc.)
Hardware debug experience, including familiarity with tools such as the oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and serial protocol analyzers
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, and Bash
Experience developing software in a Linux Environment with C/C++
Familiar with common electronic components and comfortable reading circuit design schematics and contributing to electronics hardware design discussions
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Shift: 1st Shift
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range:
Level 2: $106,250 - $156,250
Level 3: $135,150 - $198,750
Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 7120.62 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
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