Staff Electrical Engineer, Fpg DevelopmentLong Beach, CATrue 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.True Anomaly is seeking an exceptional Staff Fpg Developer to serve as the cross-team technical authority for reconfigurable logic architecture across our spacecraft avionics and payload systems.
You will define the common frameworks, digital interface standards, and verification methodologies the entire engineering organization builds upon — and lead the development of a real-time Fpg-based image processing pipeline for on-orbit spacecraft detection, identification, and tracking. You architect solutions that span teams, codify durable patterns, and drive program-level outcomes with calm precision.ResponsibilitiesDefine and own reconfigurable logic architectures across avionics and payload systems, ensuring common frameworks and IP reuseLead the design and development of a real-time Fpg-based image processing pipeline for on-orbit spacecraft detection and tracking from payload camera and Rpo sensor inputsEstablish digital interface standards, Fpg reliability standards, and component qualification strategy across programsOwn the Fpg verification methodology across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring reuse and integration with system-level testDesign and implement high-speed Ethernet interfaces, including Mac/Phy integration, Layer 2 switch development, and high-throughput data path designOptimize avionics architecture at the system level, informing trade studies across performance, cost, reliability, and scheduleRun multi-stream Fpg development efforts, coordinating delivery and holding accountability for program-level outcomesCoach engineers across teams, codify best practices, and build reusable, scalable design patternsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)8+ years of professional Fpg design experience, with demonstrated staff or principal engineer-level contributionsDeep expertise in Vhdl and/or Verilog, Fpg synthesis flows, and multi-clock domain designDemonstrated experience designing real-time image processing pipelines in Fpg fabricExperience designing high-speed Ethernet interfaces including Mac/Phy integration and Layer 2 Ethernet switch developmentProven ability to architect cross-team solutions, manage ambiguity, and drive program-level deliveryPreferred Skills And ExperienceExperience with space-qualified or radiation-hardened Fpg families (Polarfire, Proasic3, Smartfusion2, etc.)Experience with computer vision algorithms in Fpg fabric (object detection, centroiding, correlation-based tracking)Familiarity with Spacewire, Pcie, and embedded bus protocols (Spi, I2c, Uart)Exposure to C, C++, or Python for firmware integration and test automationExperience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic settingCompensationBase Salary: $175,000-$265,000Equity + 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 clearance Work 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.