Spacecraft FPGA Design Engineer

POSITION: Spacecraft FPGA Design Engineer, Rockville, MD 

OVERVIEW:  Quantum Space was founded to lead the next Space frontier with the development of our QuantumNet constellation. As part of the Quantum team, you will be a key contributor to the future of space-based data and logistics services via our state-of-the-art spacecraft platforms. Quantum Space is looking for an experienced Spacecraft FPGA Design Engineer to inform and improve the design and flight of Quantum’s spacecraft. You will work with a fast-paced and tight-knit multi-disciplinary team to rapidly and truly change the future of space technology. Your passionate and relentless focus on space systems development will provide technical depth, mission assurance, and critical insights for Quantum Space, our partners, and our customers throughout the globe. If you are driven to create a new and lasting impact in the space sector and want to deliver solutions and products that reach orbit quickly, Quantum Space is where you belong. 

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE: 

• Design of spacecraft electronics FPGAs using space industry standards. 

• Generation of design requirements and architecture diagrams. 

• Development of RTL code and testbenches for FPGAs, ensuring flight performance of established requirements. 

• Development of requirements, architecture, design, test, and integration of FPGA firmware. 

• Collaboration with other design disciplines (electrical, software, and systems engineering). 

• Support of electrical and software engineers during various phases of board verification: design, bring-up and test. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• BS in electrical engineering or related field. 

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. 

• Proficient in RTL (Verilog or VHDL) languages. 

• Proficient with radiation hardened FPGA tool flows. 

• Proficient in design of FPGA architecture/design 

• Knowledge of industry standard interfaces (UART, Ethernet, Spacewire, etc). 

• Proficient in scripting/programming languages (Tcl, Python, etc). 

• Technical writing and oral presentation skills. 

• Experience with flight hardware integration and testing. 

• Knowledge of commercial, industry, and NASA specifications and standards. 

At Quantum Space, we believe that diversity in all its forms enriches us and helps us deliver on our unique mission. We respect the need for work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to suit individual needs. Come join us and help shape the future of space technology! 

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. 
 

Quantum Space is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class.