FPGA Design Engineer Senior

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

York is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to develop advanced FPGA solutions for York's Avionics and Payload Engineering team. You will collaborate across electrical, software, systems, and test engineering, drive architectural decisions, and contribute to mission-ready hardware.

Senior engineers at York influence system-level design strategy, elevate engineering processes, and mentor others while maintaining hands-on technical ownership.

This role will be fully on-site in our Greenwood Village, Colorado office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the scoping, design, validation, and maintenance of complex FPGA designs.
• Write RTL using SystemVerilog and/or VHDL.
• Simulate and validate designs at module and integrated system levels.
• Guide system-level integration efforts and collaborative troubleshooting.
• Debug FPGA designs using simulation tools and lab equipment.
• Maintain clear and complete technical documentation.
• Support design reviews and improve FPGA development processes.
• Perform additional mission-supporting duties as needed.

What Success Looks Like
Within your first months, you will:

• Lead FPGA development for mission-critical subsystems.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver flight-qualified designs.
• Improve verification workflows or architectural decisions that enhance reliability.
• Advance York’s avionics technology through hands-on design leadership.

You’ll Thrive Here If You

• Enjoy solving challenging technical problems collaboratively.
• Communicate engineering decisions clearly across disciplines.
• Appreciate both leadership responsibilities and hands-on design work.
• Want to see your work progress from concept to spacecraft integration.

This role will not have direct reports.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in FPGA design.
• Strong FPGA/RTL design and debugging experience.
• Experience with full product life cycle development.
• Experience with Git or equivalent version control systems.
• Strong understanding of clocking, reset architecture, and high-speed interfaces.
• Experience with tools like Vivado/ChipScope, Libero, or Quartus/SignalTap.
• Experience with UVM, assertions, random verification.
• Familiarity with AXI, APB, or other AMBA protocols.
• Ability to validate FPGA designs using simulation tools and lab equipment.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability and willingness to obtain security clearance.
• Willingness to work full-time in office in Greenwood Village, CO.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scripting (Python, TCL, Make, shell).
• Radiation effects mitigation experience.
• Experience designing timing constraints and automated test environments.
• Experience developing signal processing algorithms.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge).
• Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous 401(k) match.

How To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply” link at the top of the page. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.