Senior Avionics FPGA Design & Verification Engineer - TeraWave

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Responsibilities Design multi-layer PCBs for complex digital, mixed-signal and high power systems including FPGAs, Microcontrollers Develop PCB layouts for Digital/Analog/RF circuits with careful attention to impedance control, loss tangent, and electromagnetic compatibility Perform signal integrity analysis for high-speed digital interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet) Conduct power integrity analysis and design power distribution networks (PDN) for low-noise, high-current applications Create component libraries, design rule checks (DRCs), and maintain design standards Collaborate with electrical engineers on component selection, schematic review, and design optimization Generate fabrication and assembly documentation including Gerber files, drill files, and assembly drawings Work with PCB fabricators and CM vendors to ensure manufacturability and resolve fabrication issues Support board bring-up activities, debugging hardware issues related to PCB design Design for space environment considerations including thermal management, radiation tolerance, and mechanical stress Minimum Qualifications B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of PCB design experience Proficiency with PCB design tools (Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or similar) Strong understanding of signal integrity principles for high-speed digital design (transmission lines, termination, crosstalk) Experience with controlled impedance design and working with PCB stackup optimization Experience with high voltage layout design including considerations for creepage clearance and thermal management Knowledge of EMI/EMC best practices and design guidelines Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-6012, IPC-A-610) Experience with PCB layout for FPGAs, high-speed ADCs/DACs, or mixed-signal designs Preferred Qualifications Experience with RF/microwave PCB design using high-frequency laminates (Rogers, Taconic, etc.) Knowledge of power integrity analysis tools (e.g., HyperLynx, Ansys SIwave, Cadence Sigrity) Familiarity with thermal analysis tools and thermal management techniques for high-power electronics Experience designing for space environment (vacuum, thermal cycling, radiation, vibration) Understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for test (DFT) principles Knowledge of conformal coating, potting, and other space-qualification techniques Previous experience with aerospace or satellite PCB designs Familiarity with MIL-STD or NASA standards for PCB design Compensation Range CA applicants: $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 CO applicants: $144,179.00 - $201,849.90 WA applicants: $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 Other Site Ranges May Differ Other site ranges may differ. 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