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Principal FPGA Engineer

Join CesiumAstro as a Principal FPGA Engineer to develop cutting-edge hardware for aerospace systems in a dynamic startup environment.

Location
Westminster, CO, United States
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
principal
Type
full time

Posted by employer 3 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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What you'll build

  • Develop FPGA circuits and systems
  • Test and validate FPGA designs
  • Present engineering design review materials
  • Participate in proposal-writing efforts

Must have

  • Experience in FPGA design
  • Experience in verification, test, and deployment at the HDL level
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

  • Experience in digital signal processing
  • Experience in board-level hardware design

Practical constraints

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

Requirements

Visa
No sponsorship (stated in posting)

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, work arrangement.

Joblaze summary

The Principal FPGA Engineer at CesiumAstro focuses on the design, verification, and deployment of FPGA circuits and systems, ensuring they meet the demands of aerospace applications. Key skills include proficiency in HDL design, high-speed interfaces, and digital signal processing, alongside strong communication abilities for presenting designs and proposals. This role is suited for experienced engineers who thrive in a startup environment and are eager to contribute to innovative hardware solutions for space technology. The company fosters a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging cross-functional engagement.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 17, 2026. Last confirmed on CesiumAstro's careers page October 17, 2026.
  • FPGA appears in 4.6% of 196 comparable principal other roles in United States; Digital Signal Processing appears in 1.5% of 196 comparable principal other roles in United States.

Quick facts

What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Digital Signal Processing, FPGA, HDL.
What seniority level is this role?
CesiumAstro targets principal-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Principal FPGA Engineer role at CesiumAstro.

From the original posting

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Principal FPGA Engineer I to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment, and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.   In this position, you will be responsible for FPGA circuits and systems through all phases of the development process. The ideal candidate will have experience in FPGA design, verification, test, and deployment at the HDL level. FPGA HDL designs will include high-speed serial interfaces and data streams, digital processing cores, multiple clocks and clock domains, and management interfaces. Testing, validation, and verification will also be central tasks for any FPGA design. Experience in digital signal processing or board-level hardware design is also helpful in the role.   As a principal level employee, you will present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

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