Senior Electrical Engineer, Fpg DevelopmentTrue Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.Your MissionTrue Anomaly is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Fpg Developer to lead the architecture, implementation, and verification of complex Fpg-based systems for our spacecraft.
In this role, you will own your technical domain end-to-end — from requirements capture and architecture definition through simulation, integration, and on-orbit support — while managing ambiguity and driving cross-team delivery with minimal oversight. You will define Fpg-to-Cpu/Soc interface architectures, lead verification planning across full digital subsystems, and bring a system-aware perspective that balances performance, cost, and risk across disciplines. As a senior contributor, you will mentor peers, raise the technical bar across the team, and introduce new approaches to complex problems.
You will collaborate closely with avionics, embedded software, and test teams to build high-reliability, radiation-tolerant firmware solutions that are fielded on real spacecraft.ResponsibilitiesLead the architecture and implementation of complex Fpg systems with multiple clock domains, high-speed interfaces, and stringent reliability requirementsOwn end-to-end Fpg development: requirements capture, functional block definition, Hdl coding, simulation, synthesis, timing closure, and hardware integrationLead multi-board digital backplane and payload data bus design, driving compliance, margin validation, and derating analysisDefine and manage verification and validation plans for full digital subsystems, integrating Fpg verification activities with system-level testDefine Fpg-to-Cpu/Soc interface architectures and collaborate with embedded software teams on protocol design and integrationDevelop and integrate COTS and custom IP cores into complete, production-ready solutionsImplement radiation mitigation strategies including Tmr, EcC, and scrubbing for space applicationsLead cross-team delivery of Fpg development milestones, managing dependencies and setting clear checkpointsMentor peers and junior engineers, elevating design quality and development practices across the teamDevelop and maintain design documentation, Icds, verification plans, and test reportsParticipate in all aspects of the product development lifecycle, from concept through production, integration, and launchQualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field5+ years of professional experience in Fpg design and developmentDeep expertise in Vhdl and/or Verilog and Fpg synthesis flowsExperience with Microsemi/Microchip, Xilinx/Amd, or Intel/Altera Fpg families and associated toolsetsExperience with simulation and verification tools such as ModelSim, QuestaSim, or similarExperience designing and implementing high-speed Ethernet interfaces in Fpg fabric, including Mac/Phy integration, Udp/Tcp offload, and high-throughput data path designExperience with Layer 2 Ethernet switch development, including frame forwarding, Vlan handling, and port arbitrationExperience with other high-speed serial interfaces (Pcie) and common bus protocols (Spi, I2C, Uart)Experience with radiation mitigation techniques for space-grade digital logicExperience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and collaborating with hardware design teamsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPreferred Skills And ExperienceExperience with spacecraft Fpg development and space-qualified or radiation-hardened device families (PolarFire, ProAsic3, SmartFusion2, etc.)Experience defining and executing Fpg-to-Cpu/Soc interface architectures in collaboration with embedded software teamsFamiliarity with SpaceWire and other spacecraft-specific data bus standardsFamiliarity with signal integrity analysis and high-speed digital design practicesExposure to software development in C, C++, or Python for firmware integration and test scriptingKnowledge of schematic capture tools (Altium Designer preferred)Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic settingCompensationBase Salary: $150,000-$220,000Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Hra/Hsa options, Pto and paid holidays, 401K, Parental LeaveYour actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.Additional RequirementsAbility to maintain or obtain Ts// Sci clearanceWork Location — this role will be onsite at our Long Beach, Ca location, with travel to other sites as needed.Work environment —the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.Physical demands —the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.