Senior FPGA Engineer II
Rocket Lab's Optical Systems division is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer II to join our team in Tucson, AZ. This role focuses on designing Xilinx FPGAs in VHDL to support Tranche 3 of the Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). The Optical Systems division addresses critical challenges in space domain and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) for Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) customers.
The Senior FPGA Engineer II will collaborate with the hardware design team to define requirements and complete FPGA logic design, coding, simulation, and testing. Responsibilities include supporting hardware and software development teams during product bring-up and testing, providing expertise on design and automated test development procedures, analyzing customer specifications to determine design feasibility, debugging designs in the lab, and performing synthesis, implementation, and timing analysis.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline, along with over 8 years of experience in FPGA firmware design using VHDL. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance is required. Preferred qualifications include experience with Xilinx/AMD Versal architecture, FPGAs and embedded systems in radiation environments, FPGA- or ASIC-based image processing algorithms, and proficiency in languages such as C, Python, or MATLAB.
Rocket Lab offers a comprehensive benefits package, including top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Additional perks include a discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, an onsite gym, and various employee discounts.
Joining Rocket Lab means becoming part of a team dedicated to unlocking the potential of space to improve life on Earth. We value hard work, innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our culture emphasizes having each other's backs, checking egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves to tackle all tasks, big and small.