Sr. Network Systems Engineer
$181,626–$254,275 year
On-siteDenver, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Design, develop, simulate, and verify FPGA firmware for secure communications systems (COMSEC) applications. Collaborate closely with circuit designers and embedded developers throughout the full development lifecycle to define architecture, requirements, and interfaces. Perform FPGA synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis while supporting hardware bring-up, integration, and testing activities. Troubleshoot and debug firmware issues in lab and field environments, contributing to design reviews and technical documentation. This role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, focused on space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in FPGA firmware development
- Proficiency in VHDL and/or Verilog/SystemVerilog
- Experience with FPGA toolchains (Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, etc.)
- Strong understanding of digital design principles, timing constraints, and verification methodologies
- Working knowledge of AXI bus implementations
- Experience working with hardware design teams and interpreting schematics
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
- U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
- Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
- Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
Desired Qualifications
- Active Top Secret security clearance strongly preferred
- Experience in COMSEC, cryptographic systems, or secure communications
- Exposure to zero-trust security architecture principles and implementation
- Familiarity with high-speed serial interfaces (PCIe, SpaceWire, Ethernet, etc.)
- Experience with DO-254 or other hardware development assurance standards
- Knowledge of embedded systems and hardware/firmware co-design
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