Senior FPGA Engineer — Space Payloads & EO/IR Systems

Rocket Lab in Chantilly, VA seeks a Principal FPGA Engineer to design and implement FPGA firmware for EO/IR spacecraft payloads. You will work with hardware teams on requirements, perform synthesis and timing analysis, and support lab bring-up and testing in a mission-focused environment.

The role requires 12+ years in FPGA design and the ability to obtain/maintain U.S. government security clearance. Expect a collaborative, high-demand setting in a leading space technology company.