Staff FPGA/Firmware Engineer

Turion Space is building spacecraft for national security and in-space operations. From debris removal to space domain awareness to building a more secure space economy, we are a team focused on getting real hardware to orbit fast and scaling capability. We are looking for a Staff FPGA/Firmware Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Irvine, CA. In this role, you will be accountable for the architecture, end-to-end design and verification of projects FPGA/SOC systems. This will require expertise and/or familiarity with: HDL, firmware, and low-level Linux. This is a full-time , exempt position based on-site at our Irvine, California headquarters. Responsibilities Own development of HDL and firmware on custom FPGA, FPGA SoC and low-level embedded systems Provide early guidance and input on architecture decision for subsystem and vehicle-level architectures Define requirements and processes to ensure traceability and progress tracking Develop custom HDL modules for FPGA systems (focus on high speed data movement and handling) Design firmware for soft cores (MicroBlaze, RISC-V, etc.) platforms to interface with FPGA fabric and peripherals Create custom HDL to interface with SoC hard cores, drivers and corresponding custom firmware. Work with electrical engineers and others to support the bring-up of custom hardware Lead verification of HDL and firmware to ensure flight-readiness Qualifications Required Qualifications 10+ years of experience developing firmware, or, HDL for FPGAs in a professional environment Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field Demonstrated work in RTL design using VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog Proficiency with FPGA design tools (Xilinx Vivado, Microchip Libero, or similar) Experience developing firmware in bare-metal or RTOS environments Experience developing embedded systems using C/C++ Strong understanding of digital design and embedded systems principles Ability to obtain a Secret and/or TS/SCI security clearance Preferred Qualifications Experience with high-level synthesis (HLS) tools (e.g. Xilinx Vitis HLS, MATLAB FPGA generator) Experience with FPGA verification techniques (formal verification, UVM, SystemVerilog assertions) Familiarity with Xilinx Ultrascale, Zynq MPSoC, Versal, and/or Microchip PolarFire platforms Proficiency working with firmware development tools such as JLink, Keil, IAR, or GCC Experience with FreeRTOS and embedded Linux. Strong understanding of FPGA timing, floor planning, and clock domain crossing best practices Experience with AMBA bus architectures (AXI, AHB, APB) and custom AXI IP design Experience with high-speed serial interfaces (GbE, PCIe, Aurora, LVDS) and low-speed interfaces (RS422, UART, I2C, SPI) Familiarity with RAM architectures, efficient buffering techniques, and FLASH interfaces (ONFi) Experience with image sensors and camera systems Staff FPGA Engineer / Staff Firmware Engineer: $175,000 – $225,000 USD. ITAR Requirements: This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for: Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents. Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution to help you plan for your future. Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge. Parental Leave: Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption. Emotional Wellbeing: A no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your household’s emotional health and wellbeing. Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing internal training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth. Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment. We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual. Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion 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.

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