Senior FPGA Engineer

Wanna join the adventure?

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior FPGA Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in advancing our FPGA capabilities. As the Senior FPGA Engineer, you will be at the forefront of developing and executing our FPGA strategy, aligning it with Loft’s broader technology roadmap, and ensuring the successful delivery of FPGA-related projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive process improvements, and elevate the technical expertise of the FPGA team.

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About the role:

• FPGA Design and Development: Collaborate with the team to develop, implement, and verify FPGA logic, supporting Loft’s satellite systems and product roadmap.
• Verification and Validation: Participate in the testing and validation of FPGA designs, ensuring reliability, performance, and adherence to mission requirements.
• Process Optimization: Support and improve Loft’s FPGA development processes, contributing to best practices for consistency and scalability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with the engineering, software, and integration teams to ensure FPGA designs align with overall mission objectives.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in FPGA design and development (advanced experience is advantageous).
• Proficiency in VHDL or Verilog, with knowledge of Xilinx Vivado.
• Understanding of digital design principles including synthesis, timing analysis, and testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Some of Our Awesome Benefits:

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
• 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan and equity options
• Daily catered lunches and snacks
• International exposure to our team in France
• Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
• Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
• Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
• Relocation assistance when applicable