Senior FPGA Engineer

Company: Loft Orbital
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Wanna join the adventure?
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior FPGA Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in advancing our FPGA capabilities. As the FPGA Team Lead, you will be at the forefront of developing and executing our FPGA strategy, aligning it with Loft's broader technology roadmap, and ensuring the successful delivery of FPGA-related projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive process improvements, and elevate the technical expertise of the FPGA team.
*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't 'check all the boxes.

About the role:

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• Leadership and Roadmapping: Act as the primary point of contact for all FPGA-related topics, collaborating with the team to build a 6-month, 1-year, and 3-year roadmap that aligns with Loft's technology goals.
  
• Work Organization: Collect, organize, and disseminate tasks within the team to ensure alignment with Loft's overall roadmap and near-term deliverables.
  
• Process Development: Develop and implement standardized FPGA development processes to enhance efficiency and consistency.
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Participate in new product feature planning, development, and execution, working closely with other teams to ensure FPGA objectives are met.
  
• Communication and Awareness: Maintain regular communication with the broader Loft team to bring awareness of the FPGA team's objectives, capabilities, and status.
  
• Team Progression: Identify and address deficiencies, opportunities for improvement, and gaps in current outputs. Propose and implement solutions to advance the technical capability, efficiency, and expertise of the FPGA team.
  
• External Collaboration: Increase collaborative efforts with external partners and teams to set and meet expectations for FPGA deliverables.
  
• Team management: Responsible for mentorship, professional development, performance evaluations, staffing, and overall dynamics for a small team.
  
  Must Haves:
  
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  • 7+ years of experience in FPGA design and development (advanced experience is advantageous).
    
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
    
  • Strong understanding of FPGA design flow, including RTL design, synthesis, and timing analysis.
    
  • Experience in developing and implementing FPGA development processes and best practices.
    
  • Proficiency in VHDL/Verilog and familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., ModelSim, Vivado).
    
  • Experience with FPGA tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus, or similar.
    
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and drive team alignment.
    
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation and problem-solving.
    
    Some of Our Awesome Benefits:
    
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    • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
      
    • Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
      
    • 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
      
    • Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
      
    • 401(k) plan and equity options
      
    • Daily catered lunches and snacks
      
    • International exposure to our team in France
      
    • Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
      
    • Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
      
    • Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
      
    • Relocation assistance when applicable
      
      
      $170,000 - $240,000 a year
      State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $170,000- $240,000 per year which is determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
      
      Who We Are
      Loft Orbital builds "shareable" satellites, providing a fast & simple path to orbit for organizations that require access to space. Powered by our hardware & software products, we operate satellites, fly customer payloads onboard, and handle entire missions from end to end - significantly reducing the lead-time and risk of a traditional space mission.
      Our standard interface enables us to fly multiple customer payloads on the same satellite, with capabilities such as earth imagery, weather & climate/science data collection, IoT connectivity, in-orbit demonstrations, and national security missions. Our customers trust us to manage their space infrastructure, so they can focus on what matters most to them: operating their mission and collecting their data.
      At Loft, you'll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges, but with a close-knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.
      We value kind, supportive and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international, you will need strong English skills to better collaborate, easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.
      With 4 satellites on-orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA - Golden, CO - and Toulouse, France.
      As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.
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