Xona Space Systems
FPGA Engineer
Burlingame, California
No sponsorshipDetected 99 days ago
PythonC++BashAlgorithmsCI/CDLinuxCybersecurityFPGAVHDLVerilogElectrical EngineeringSignal ProcessingTest AutomationCommunication
About the role
- Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.
Responsibilities
- Authoring RTL: Implement acquisition, tracking, data decoding, synchronization, and measurement-processing algorithms in FPGAs (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog).
- DSP Fixed-Point Design: Convert floating-point models into fixed-point micro-architecture
- perform quantization analysis and optimize for performance and resource utilization.
- FPGA Optimization: Optimize designs for timing closure, latency, power, and resource efficiency (DSP slices, BRAM, LUTs).
- Verification & CI/CD: Develop testbenches, simulation toolchains (ModelSim or similar), and validate against Python/C++ reference models.
- SW Integration: Support hardware bring-up, debugging, SW integration and performance validation in the lab and within HIL environments.
- Documentation: Document RTL architecture, design trade-offs, verification results, and performance metrics.
- DSP Fixed-Point Design: Convert floating-point models into fixed-point micro-architecture; perform quantization analysis and optimize for performance and resource utilization.
- We're seeking an FPGA Engineer to design and implement high-performance, signal-processing solutions for next-generation LEO PNT satellite systems.
- You will focus on implementing advanced DSP and communications algorithms into efficient, resource-optimized RTL, collaborating across systems, RF, and software teams to deliver flight-ready hardware.
Requirements
- 3+ years of FPGA development experience.
- Strong understanding of DSP fundamentals (filters, synchronization, FFT, NCOs, correlators).
- Proficiency in VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog and FPGA toolchains (Xilinx/AMD).
- Experience with fixed-point modeling and bit-accurate verification.
- Good degree of comfort with simulation tools and scripting (Python, TCL, bash, or similar).
- To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
Nice to have
- Experience with satellite communications and GNSS.
- Experience with lab validation, test automation, and hardware debugging tools
- Key Competencies:
- Execution-focused mindset with emphasis on timing closure and hardware validation.
- Clear technical communication and documentation.
- For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
- For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i
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