... or software-defined payloads * Knowledge of RF systems, link budgets, and waveform design * Experience with AI/ML acceleration in ISR or space-based analytics * Familiarity with Altera FPGA ...

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... or software-defined payloads * Knowledge of RF systems, link budgets, and waveform design * Experience with AI/ML acceleration in ISR or space-based analytics * Familiarity with Altera FPGA ...
Memory Validation Architect
San Jose, CA · On-site
$209K - $303K/yr
Job Details: About Altera At Altera, our independence as the world's largest pureplay FPGA ... You will partner closely with architecture, RTL, firmware, board design, signal integrity, software ...
Memory Validation Architect
San Jose, CA · On-site
$209K - $303K/yr
Job Details: About Altera At Altera, our independence as the world's largest pureplay FPGA ... You will partner closely with architecture, RTL, firmware, board design, signal integrity, software ...
FPGA Development Tools Engineer
Toronto, ON · On-site
CA$115/hr
Job Details: We're looking for talented software developers to join Altera's Quartus Device Modeling organization. If you're ever wanted to work on the boundary of software and hardware, this is the ...
FPGA Development Tools Engineer
Toronto, ON · On-site
CA$115/hr
Job Details: We're looking for talented software developers to join Altera's Quartus Device Modeling organization. If you're ever wanted to work on the boundary of software and hardware, this is the ...
Senior Technical Program Manager
San Jose, CA · On-site
$159K - $230K/yr
... software, firmware, validation, and manufacturing readiness, ensuring alignment across geographically distributed teams in North America and Asia. As a member of Altera's Execution Alignment Team ...
Senior Technical Program Manager
San Jose, CA · On-site
$159K - $230K/yr
... software, firmware, validation, and manufacturing readiness, ensuring alignment across geographically distributed teams in North America and Asia. As a member of Altera's Execution Alignment Team ...
Silicon Domain Architect
San Jose, CA · On-site
$119 - $178/hr
... Altera FPGA products. * Supports the definition and execution of technology roadmaps for silicon domain subsystems based on product requirements, hardware features, and hardware/software ...
Silicon Domain Architect
San Jose, CA · On-site
$119 - $178/hr
... Altera FPGA products. * Supports the definition and execution of technology roadmaps for silicon domain subsystems based on product requirements, hardware features, and hardware/software ...
Senior FPGA Circuit Design Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$149K - $215K/yr
Job Details: About Altera At Altera, our independence as the world's largest pureplay FPGA ... software deliverables. As a senior technical contributor, you will work closely with ...
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Senior FPGA Circuit Design Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$149K - $215K/yr
Job Details: About Altera At Altera, our independence as the world's largest pureplay FPGA ... software deliverables. As a senior technical contributor, you will work closely with ...
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Software Validation Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$133K - $192K/yr
Altera is seeking a motivated Software Validation Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge software solutions for programmable logic devices! Responsibilities: * Design ...
Software Validation Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$133K - $192K/yr
Altera is seeking a motivated Software Validation Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge software solutions for programmable logic devices! Responsibilities: * Design ...
Software Validation Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$133K - $192K/yr
Altera is seeking a motivated Software Validation Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge software solutions for programmable logic devices! Responsibilities: * Design ...
Software Validation Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$133K - $192K/yr
Altera is seeking a motivated Software Validation Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of our cutting-edge software solutions for programmable logic devices! Responsibilities: * Design ...
FPGA System Design Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$118K - $172K/yr
... Altera technology, and influence future product and software capabilities. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies including FPGA-based DSP, embedded ...
FPGA System Design Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$118K - $172K/yr
... Altera technology, and influence future product and software capabilities. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies including FPGA-based DSP, embedded ...
Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) Compliance Lead
San Jose, CA · On-site
$149K - $215K/yr
Job Details: About Altera At Altera, our independence as the world's largest pureplay FPGA ... Establish governance requirements for Software Bill of Materials management and CRA-related ...
Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) Compliance Lead
San Jose, CA · On-site
$149K - $215K/yr
Job Details: About Altera At Altera, our independence as the world's largest pureplay FPGA ... Establish governance requirements for Software Bill of Materials management and CRA-related ...
FPGA Compiler (Placer) Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$149K - $215K/yr
Job Details: About Altera At Altera , our independence as the world's largest pure-play FPGA ... Collaborate with world-class teams across architecture, silicon, and software Salary The pay range ...
FPGA Compiler (Placer) Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$149K - $215K/yr
Job Details: About Altera At Altera , our independence as the world's largest pure-play FPGA ... Collaborate with world-class teams across architecture, silicon, and software Salary The pay range ...
FPGA Customer Quality Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$118.90 - $210/hr
About Altera**At AlteraTM, our independence as the world's largest pure‐play FPGA solutions ... software, board, system, and manufacturing by partnering with external customers, internal ...
FPGA Customer Quality Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$118.90 - $210/hr
About Altera**At AlteraTM, our independence as the world's largest pure‐play FPGA solutions ... software, board, system, and manufacturing by partnering with external customers, internal ...
Director of Engineering
San Jose, CA · On-site
Altera is seeking a DirectorofEngineering to lead a world-class engineering organization responsible for the development, integration, and delivery of software and FPGA IP solutions that enable next ...
Director of Engineering
San Jose, CA · On-site
Altera is seeking a DirectorofEngineering to lead a world-class engineering organization responsible for the development, integration, and delivery of software and FPGA IP solutions that enable next ...
FPGA System Design Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$118K - $172K/yr
... Altera technology, and influence future product and software capabilities. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies including FPGA-based DSP, embedded ...
FPGA System Design Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$118K - $172K/yr
... Altera technology, and influence future product and software capabilities. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies including FPGA-based DSP, embedded ...
Principal NoC IP Micro-Architect
San Jose, CA · On-site
$209.50 - $299.20/hr
... into Altera's next-generation FPGA platforms. You will work closely with architecture, design, verification, software, physical design, and product teams to deliver high-performance interconnect ...
Principal NoC IP Micro-Architect
San Jose, CA · On-site
$209.50 - $299.20/hr
... into Altera's next-generation FPGA platforms. You will work closely with architecture, design, verification, software, physical design, and product teams to deliver high-performance interconnect ...
Senior FPGA Compiler (Router) Engineer
Toronto, ON · On-site
CA$144K/yr
Altera is a leader in FPGA innovation, delivering programmable solutions that power AI, cloud ... Proficiency in C/C++ and software development best practices * EDA / CAD Knowledge: Familiarity ...
Senior FPGA Compiler (Router) Engineer
Toronto, ON · On-site
CA$144K/yr
Altera is a leader in FPGA innovation, delivering programmable solutions that power AI, cloud ... Proficiency in C/C++ and software development best practices * EDA / CAD Knowledge: Familiarity ...
Customer Projects Hardware Engineer - Aerospace, Defense & Government (ADG)
Portsmouth, VA · On-site
$119K - $157K/yr
Altera is an independent company delivering programmable solutions that power high-performance and ... Partner with FPGA, software, and systems engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Customer Projects Hardware Engineer - Aerospace, Defense & Government (ADG)
Portsmouth, VA · On-site
$119K - $157K/yr
Altera is an independent company delivering programmable solutions that power high-performance and ... Partner with FPGA, software, and systems engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Senior FPGA Compiler (Router) Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$152K - $195K/yr
Altera is a leader in FPGA innovation, delivering programmable solutions that power AI, cloud ... Proficiency in C/C++ and software development best practices * EDA / CAD Knowledge: Familiarity ...
Senior FPGA Compiler (Router) Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$152K - $195K/yr
Altera is a leader in FPGA innovation, delivering programmable solutions that power AI, cloud ... Proficiency in C/C++ and software development best practices * EDA / CAD Knowledge: Familiarity ...
Senior Design Automation Engineer - Front End Design Verification
San Jose, CA · On-site
$178K - $259K/yr
About Altera Altera is at the forefront of enabling the future of advanced semiconductor solutions. We specialize in delivering world-class programmable logic devices, embedded systems, and high ...
Senior Design Automation Engineer - Front End Design Verification
San Jose, CA · On-site
$178K - $259K/yr
About Altera Altera is at the forefront of enabling the future of advanced semiconductor solutions. We specialize in delivering world-class programmable logic devices, embedded systems, and high ...
Job Details: We're looking for talented software developers to join Altera's Quartus Device Modeling organization. If you're ever wanted to work on the boundary of software and hardware, this is the ...
Job Details: We're looking for talented software developers to join Altera's Quartus Device Modeling organization. If you're ever wanted to work on the boundary of software and hardware, this is the ...
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Job description
Altera is seeking a SatCom, ISR, and Space Payload Architect to lead technical engagements and solution development for next-generation space and defense platforms. This role will focus on architecting FPGA-based solutions for satellite communications, intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance (ISR), and onboard space payload processing.
Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the Altera New Hampshire office, once the office is established.
Key Responsibilities
Define system architectures for SatCom, ISR, and space payload applications leveraging Altera FPGA technologies
Partner with customers and internal teams to translate mission requirements into scalable, high-performance solutions
Design and optimize signal processing pipelines for applications such as modulation/demodulation, channelization, encryption, and image/sensor processing
Drive adoption of FPGA-based acceleration for onboard processing, including real-time and edge compute in space environments
Collaborate with hardware, software, and product teams to influence roadmap and deliver optimized solutions
Support system integration across RF front-end, digital processing, and high-speed interconnects
Provide technical leadership across design, verification, and deployment phases
Develop reference architectures, white papers, and technical collateral for aerospace and defense customers
The pay range below is for NH only. Actual salary may vary based ona number offactors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences,trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
$169.0K- $244.7KUSD
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position.Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred
8+ years of experience in satellite communications, ISR systems, or space payload design
Strong background in digital signal processing (DSP) for communications or sensing systems
Hands-on experience with FPGA design (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog, RTL development)
Experience with communication protocols and standards (e.g., DVB-S2/S2X, CCSDS, LDPC, etc.)
Familiarity with high-speed data interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, JESD204)
Experience with system-level design in constrained environments (power, thermal, radiation)
Security Clearance Requirement
This position may involve work on U.S. Government contracts that require access to controlled or classified information. Accordingly, all applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain the required security clearance may result in the withdrawal of an employment offer or termination of employment, consistent with applicable law.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with onboard satellite payload processing or software-defined payloads
Knowledge of RF systems, link budgets, and waveform design
Experience with AI/ML acceleration in ISR or space-based analytics
Familiarity with Altera FPGA architecture and toolchain
Understanding of radiation-tolerant design and space qualification requirements
Key Competencies
Strong system-level architecture and problem-solving skills
Ability to balance performance, power, and reliability for space environments
Customer-facing experience with aerospace/defense stakeholders
Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
About Altera
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Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
San Jose, CA, US
Year founded
1983