Is the FPGA Engineer role remote?

It's hybrid — Northwood Space expects some on-site time in Torrance, CA.

What's the salary range?

Northwood Space lists $100,000–$160,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

2–4 years of relevant experience for this FPGA Engineer role.

Where is the role based?

Northwood Space is hiring for this position in Torrance, CA.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, DSP, FPGA, FPGA SoCs, Python, Rust.

Does Northwood Space sponsor work visas for this role?

Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

What seniority level is this role?

Northwood Space targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this FPGA Engineer role at Northwood Space.

FPGA Engineer at Northwood Space

Joblaze summary

The FPGA Engineer at Northwood Space focuses on the digital design of antenna systems, specifically working on data transport and signal processing for reliable communication links. Key skills include expertise in Verilog and SystemVerilog, along with experience in DSP and networking on FPGA platforms. This role is suited for professionals with 2-4 years of experience in electrical engineering or a related field, who thrive in complex, multidisciplinary project environments. Northwood's innovative approach to space infrastructure emphasizes rapid deployment and real-world impact.

Joblaze insights

Listed 17 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Northwood Space's career page.
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Quick facts

Is the FPGA Engineer role remote?: It's hybrid — Northwood Space expects some on-site time in Torrance, CA.
What's the salary range?: Northwood Space lists $100,000–$160,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: 2–4 years of relevant experience for this FPGA Engineer role.
Where is the role based?: Northwood Space is hiring for this position in Torrance, CA.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, DSP, FPGA, FPGA SoCs, Python, Rust.
Does Northwood Space sponsor work visas for this role?: Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
What seniority level is this role?: Northwood Space targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this FPGA Engineer role at Northwood Space.

From the original posting

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions. If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.

Role:
Northwood Space is looking for a FPGA Engineer to join our team in Torrance. This person will work on the digital design of our antenna systems, including data transport and signal processing chain. They will be designing, developing, and testing FPGA blocks to provide resilient and reliable communication links for our customers.

Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and test networking and DSP blocks on FPGAs for high-rate, parallel data processing.
Lead complex multi-disciplinary projects to push product development from initial design and prototype to shipment and operations.
Drive system architectures, analyze trades, and scope system requirements.
Analyze performance data from in-the-field testing to diagnose and fix issues, and provide feedback for product improvements.

Basic Qualifications:

2-4+ years of professional experience
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field
Expert in Verilog and SystemVerilog
Experience with Python
Experience with DSP and/or networking on FPGA
Experience with FPGA SoCs
Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers to debug high-speed FPGA designs
Onsite preferred, but mostly remote with some travel to the office is also acceptable

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in HLS
Experience with C++ or Rust
Experience with high-performance PCBA architecture and design, including use of FPGAs

Additional Information:

If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

FPGA Engineer

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