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Sr. FPGA Verification Engineer, Radar

Join Reliable Robotics as a Sr. FPGA Verification Engineer to enhance aviation safety through innovative radar technology.

Location
Seattle, WA
Compensation
$215k–$300k/yr
Level
senior
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 3 weeks ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

Requirements

Experience
8+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

401k Match Equity/Stock Options Health Insurance

Joblaze summary

In the role of Sr. FPGA Verification Engineer at Reliable Robotics, the individual will manage the FPGA integration and testing environment for airborne products, focusing on advanced operational modes of phased array radar systems. Key skills include expertise in FPGA digital logic design and DO-254 compliance, along with a strong background in electronics hardware development. This position is ideal for seasoned engineers with a passion for aviation technology and a desire to contribute to safety-critical systems. The team operates within a vertically integrated technology stack, emphasizing a clear mission without the distractions of shifting business objectives.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Reliable Robotics Corporation's careers page October 31, 2026.
  • Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$128,600).
  • Starts above 90% of 20 comparable senior other roles in United States that list FPGA we track (median $157,500 across 7 companies).
  • FPGA appears in 1.1% of 2597 comparable senior other roles in United States; DO-254 appears in 0.1% of 2597 comparable senior other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Sr. FPGA Verification Engineer, Radar role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Seattle, WA.
What's the salary range?
Reliable Robotics Corporation lists $215,000–$300,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Sr. FPGA Verification Engineer, Radar role.
Where is the role based?
Reliable Robotics Corporation is hiring for this position in Seattle, WA.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: DO-254, FPGA, RF transceivers, Radar.
What seniority level is this role?
Reliable Robotics Corporation targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Sr. FPGA Verification Engineer, Radar role at Reliable Robotics Corporation.

From the original posting

As a Sr. FPGA Verification Engineer at Reliable Robotics, you will be a part of the FPGA team which owns the firmware at the heart of the Reliable Robotics phased array radar. Phased array radar systems have historically been reserved for specialized applications, but we’re making this technology affordable to enable Detect and Avoid for widespread commercial applications. This role will focus on new advanced operational modes. The passion for revolutionary technology to make aviation safer motivates us to come in every day.

 

Responsibilities

In your role as a Sr. FPGA Verification Engineer, you will own the FPGA integration and test environment for multiple airborne products including their test benches & simulation, continuous integration, timing analysis, elemental analysis, and build. You will develop DO-254 compliant processes for peer review and testing, perform qualification of relevant design and verification tools, and develop strategies for efficient verification of the product. Your contributions will directly enable the efficient realization of safe and dependable airborne electronic hardware at Reliable Robotics.

 

Basic Success Criteria

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent experience

  • 8+ years of full-cycle electronics hardware development experience in a professional environment

  • Professional knowledge of designing FPGA digital logic using industry-standard design, simulation, and synthesis tools

  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

 

Preferred Criteria

  • Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent

  • Experience working with RADAR or RF transceivers

  • Experience with safety-critical FPGA verification (DO-254 level A/B or equivalent)

  • Comfortable with a fast-paced, agile/iterative development life cycle

  • Pragmatic, results-oriented work style

 

FPGA engineers at Reliable Robotics have a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a vertically integrated technology stack that goes all the way up to aircraft level, with a direct impact on the aircraft's capabilities and requirements. They execute a focused mission to establish the foundation of Reliable’s technology roadmap, which does not suffer from dithering business or customer objectives. Come lend us your experience, motivation, skills, and enthusiasm - we simply can’t wait to see what you will do here.

 

The position will be located at our facility in Seattle, WA. Must be willing to travel 10% of the time.

 

The estimated salary range for this position is $215,000 - $300,000. At Reliable Robotics, we strive to provide competitive and rewarding compensation based on experience and expertise, as well as market conditions, location, and pay equity.

 

In addition to base compensation, Reliable Robotics offers stock options, employee medical, 401k contribution, great co-workers, and a casual work environment.

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