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K2 Space

Senior FPGA Engineer

Seattle, WA

$120K - $225K/yr

This spectrum includes HDL programming (VHDL, SystemVerilog), embedded software on microcontrollers (Rust, C++), operating systems (Rust, C++, C), application software on flight computers (Rust, C ...

Spice AI

Forward Deployed Engineer (Rust)

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$129K - $155K/yr

Building data-driven AI applications and agents is too complex, even for advanced developers. This new generation of applications need fast, secure access to data across disparate systems, the ...

Spice AI

Forward Deployed Engineer (Rust)

Bellevue, WA

$129K - $155K/yr

Building data-driven AI applications and agents is too complex, even for advanced developers. This new generation of applications need fast, secure access to data across disparate systems, the ...

Spice AI

Forward Deployed Engineer (Rust)

Seattle, WA

$130K - $156K/yr

Building data-driven AI applications and agents is too complex, even for advanced developers. This new generation of applications need fast, secure access to data across disparate systems, the ...

Aetherflux

Flight Software Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

You'll be responsible for the payload flight software-written in Rust-spanning attitude and ... Today this work is distributed across several engineers; we need a senior technical owner to unify ...

Mundi

Principal Flight Software Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$200 - $240/hr

Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and ... This spectrum includes GNC algorithms (Rust, C++), application software on flight computers (Rust ...

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Principal Firmware Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$188K - $304K/yr

C/C++, RUST programming skills * Experienced with security and embedded software/firmware development. * Knowledge in encryption ciphers and security protocols * Debugging capabilities and ...

K2 Space

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and ... This spectrum includes GNC algorithms (Rust, C++), application software on flight computers (Rust ...

K2 Space

Flight Software Engineer

Seattle, WA

$123K - $160K/yr

We see Rust as a key enabling technology that allows us to be more effective as software engineers across the entire stack whether that is contributing to the GNC algorithms, application software on ...

K2 Space

Flight Software Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$123K - $160K/yr

We see Rust as a key enabling technology that allows us to be more effective as software engineers across the entire stack whether that is contributing to the GNC algorithms, application software on ...

K2 Space

Principal Flight Software Engineer

Seattle, WA

$200K - $240K/yr

Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and ... This spectrum includes GNC algorithms (Rust, C++), application software on flight computers (Rust ...

Mundi

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$160 - $200/hr

Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and ... This spectrum includes GNC algorithms (Rust, C++), application software on flight computers (Rust ...

K2 Space

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Seattle, WA

$160K - $200K/yr

Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and ... This spectrum includes GNC algorithms (Rust, C++), application software on flight computers (Rust ...

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Senior FPGA Engineer

K2 Space

Seattle, WA

$120K - $225K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

The Role

The software team at K2 strives to blur the lines between the various types of software development and encourages team members to get into parts of the stack they may not otherwise have experience with. This spectrum includes HDL programming (VHDL, SystemVerilog), embedded software on microcontrollers (Rust, C++), operating systems (Rust, C++, C), application software on flight computers (Rust, C++), GNC algorithms (Rust, C++),  to test systems (Python), and many things inbetween. By doing this, we create a stronger team with more capable engineers. For now, this does not include front-end, artificial intelligence, or machine learning development.

As a part of the team, you will be responsible for the development and verification of FPGA firmware used to fly some of the largest spacecraft that have ever been flown. You will be able to write mission-critical code that controls propulsion systems, attitude control systems, RF systems, and power systems to ensure safe and reliable operation of the vehicle. In your first 6 months you will work with your team to develop core pieces of the FPGA architecture such as the strategies for fault tolerance, real-time control, high-speed data routing, and telemetry downlink. In your first year you will implement larger and more complex FPGA systems and begin verifying your code using both software and hardware in the loop simulators. In your first two years you will operate your code on multiple spacecraft, demonstrating robust performance in demanding missions. 

Responsibilities

  • Own the architecture and implementation of critical programmable logic systems across the spacecraft that support vehicle networking, RF systems, and real-time control of all spacecraft subsystems
  • Implement these architectures in RTL using VHDL and SystemVerilog
  • Verify and validate FPGA designs using a mix of simulation, bench-testing, and Hardware In The Loop testbeds
  • Support integration, test, and troubleshooting efforts for FPGA designs across all levels of the spacecraft development and manufacturing
  • Develop the tools and infrastructure to support rapid, high-reliability FPGA solutions across all subsystems

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or a STEM discipline or 3+ years of professional experience in software development
  • 3+ years working with complex FPGA designs spanning digital, mixed signal, or RF applications
  • Development experience with VHDL or SystemVerilog

Nice to Have

  • Experience integrating logic onto Xilinx SoC platforms
  • Experience with digital signal processing (DSP) fundamentals and implementing complex DSP logic and software defined radios on FPGAs
  • Experience implementing high-speed SERDES interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, and JESD204C.
  • Experience with standard bus and streaming protocols such as AXI and AXI-Stream
  • Experience with evaluating and integrating vendor/third party IP
  • Experience with common scripting languages such as Python, TCL, and Bash
  • Experience with Linux systems programming and driver development
  • Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery systems
  • Experience building or working with hard real-time embedded systems (bare-metal or RTOS)
  • Basic knowledge of electronics, computer architecture, and control systems
  • Experience with software verification and testing methods
  • Experience with software and network performance analysis and debugging

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $225,000 + equity in the company
  • Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/ coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
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About K2 Space

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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2022

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