Firmware Engineer Location: Irvine, CA (Potential consideration for the Washington, DC area) Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Onsite Salary Range:$160,000 – $180,000 USD About the Role An innovative space technology company is seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer to join its Space Systems Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and verifying FPGA firmware for advanced radar and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload electronics supporting next-generation Earth observation satellites. Working closely with RF, Systems, Embedded Software, and Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) teams, you will play a key role in developing flight-quality firmware for high-performance space hardware. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex digital design challenges while contributing to cutting-edge aerospace technology. Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and verify FPGA firmware supporting radar signal generation, digital beamforming, and SAR data processing pipelines.
Develop and maintain RTL designs using VHDL and/or Verilog targeting Xilinx RFSoC and UltraScale+ FPGA platforms.
Architect modular and reusable FPGA frameworks that support multiple product configurations while reducing future development effort.
Integrate FPGA firmware with embedded software running on Linux and bare-metal ARM-based System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms.
Define and implement high-speed digital interfaces between FPGA fabric and RF/analog front-end hardware.
Perform timing closure, resource optimization, and power analysis for flight-grade FPGA designs.
Develop and execute FPGA verification strategies including simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, flat-sat integration, and EGSE test environments.
Collaborate with RF and Systems Engineering teams to translate radar waveform and digital signal processing requirements into FPGA implementations.
Support Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) activities by providing firmware builds, diagnostic capabilities, and debugging support throughout payload integration and qualification.
Create and maintain configuration-controlled firmware baselines, release documentation, and design artifacts supporting engineering review milestones including PDR, CDR, and TRR.
Participate in design reviews, architecture trade studies, and technical risk assessments related to FPGA and digital subsystem development.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Master's degree preferred).
5–8 years of professional experience designing FPGA firmware using VHDL and/or Verilog.
3+ years of experience with Xilinx (AMD) FPGA development tools including Vivado, Vitis, and Vivado HLS.
3–5 years of experience implementing digital signal processing algorithms in FPGA hardware, including filtering, FFTs, digital down-conversion, and waveform generation.
3–5 years of hands-on experience developing firmware for System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures, including PS-PL integration on Zynq or Zynq UltraScale+ platforms.
Working knowledge of high-speed serial interfaces and industry-standard communication bus protocols.
Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to optimize firmware performance, timing, and resource utilization.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing firmware for Xilinx RFSoC devices such as ZU27DR, ZU47DR, or similar platforms with direct RF ADC/DAC integration.
Background in radar or Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) signal processing, including pulse compression, range/Doppler processing, or beamforming algorithms.
Familiarity with radar waveform design and RF system concepts such as dynamic range, noise figure, and spurious performance.
Experience developing aerospace, defense, or space-qualified electronic hardware.
Exposure to formal FPGA verification methodologies including UVM, constrained-random testing, and code coverage analysis.
Experience developing embedded Linux and bare-metal firmware for ARM Cortex-A/R processors.
Familiarity with version control systems and FPGA configuration management using Git and CI/CD workflows.
Knowledge of environmental qualification, radiation effects, thermal derating, FMEA, and reliability considerations for FPGA-based designs.
Experience supporting hardware integration and laboratory testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other electronic test equipment.
Why Join?
Develop flight-quality FPGA firmware for next-generation radar satellite payloads.
Work alongside highly skilled RF, Systems, Embedded Software, and AI&T engineers on cutting-edge space technology.
Contribute directly to advanced Earth observation missions supporting commercial and government customers.
System Engineer Location: Irvine, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Onsite Salary Range:$145,000 – $175,000 USD About the Role An innovative space technology company is seeking an experienced System Engineer to lead the systems engineering lifecycle for next-generation spaceborne radar payloads. This is a highly technical, hands-on role responsible for defining system architecture, managing requirements, driving verification activities, and ensuring payloads meet mission objectives from concept through flight readiness. Working closely with RF, digital, mechanical, software, and program teams, you will play a key role in translating mission needs into robust, flight-ready space systems while balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, and schedule. Key Responsibilities
Define and maintain the overall payload system architecture, including avionics and subsystem interfaces.
Decompose mission and system-level requirements into subsystem and interface specifications while maintaining complete requirements traceability through verification.
Lead Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and reliability assessments to identify potential single-point failures and develop mitigation strategies.
Design fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) strategies, safe modes, and anomaly response concepts aligned with mission operations.
Establish, monitor, and maintain system-level technical budgets including mass, power, thermal, data rate, and communications link budgets.
Own the verification and validation (V&V) strategy by mapping requirements to appropriate verification methods including testing, analysis, inspection, and demonstration.
Develop mission concepts of operations (ConOps), including orbit operations, imaging modes, duty cycles, and ground segment interfaces.
Define, maintain, and control Interface Control Documents (ICDs) between payload subsystems and spacecraft interfaces.
Collaborate with software engineering teams on embedded flight software architecture, command and telemetry definitions, and operational mode transitions.
Partner with product and engineering teams to translate product roadmaps into system-level technical requirements and architecture decisions.
Support formal engineering reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, MRR, and FRR by preparing and presenting technical documentation.
Perform system trade studies and budget analyses to support design decisions, cost optimization, manufacturability, and mission performance.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
7+ years of systems engineering experience supporting space systems, radar systems, avionics, or similar complex aerospace programs.
Minimum 2 years of experience serving as a System Architect or technical lead on complex engineering programs.
5+ years of experience leading requirements decomposition, requirements management, and verification closure throughout the product lifecycle.
5+ years of experience performing FMEA and reliability analyses for flight hardware or high-reliability systems.
5+ years of experience developing and tracking system-level budgets including mass, power, thermal, and communications link budgets.
Working knowledge of radar or RF systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Software Engineer (Payload Software) Location: Irvine, CA Job Type: Full-Time Work Schedule: Onsite Salary: $155,000 – $175,000 USD, depending on experience.
About the Opportunity Join an innovative space technology company developing advanced remote sensing systems and next-generation satellite payloads. This organization designs, builds, and operates cutting-edge space systems that deliver mission-critical intelligence and Earth observation capabilities for government and commercial customers. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and integrate payload software for advanced spacecraft systems. In this role, you will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop embedded software that supports the complete payload lifecycle—from architecture and implementation through integration, testing, and deployment. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while working on mission-critical space hardware and software.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and integrate payload software for spacecraft systems.
Participate in the complete software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, architecture, implementation, integration, verification, and testing.
Collaborate with systems, hardware, electrical, RF, and integration teams to ensure successful software and hardware interoperability.
Develop and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and software documentation.
Support software integration, debugging, and validation during spacecraft assembly and test activities.
Troubleshoot embedded software and hardware interface issues throughout development and integration.
Contribute to software architecture decisions and continuous improvement of development processes.
Required Qualifications
6+ years of professional experience developing software using C, C++, and Python.
6+ years of embedded software development experience.
6+ years of experience working with System-on-Chip (SoC) and microcontroller-based designs.
Strong experience developing software in Embedded Linux environments, including Yocto build systems.
Experience developing and maintaining Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
Experience implementing communication and data protocols.
Experience supporting the complete software lifecycle from requirements development through verification and testing.
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) systems.
Familiarity with FPGA firmware development.
Understanding of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems.
Experience supporting avionics integration and system-level testing.
Knowledge of avionics hardware architectures.
Experience with spacecraft or embedded system architecture.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
Why Join Us?
Develop software that directly supports next-generation spacecraft and remote sensing technologies.
Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Contribute throughout the full product lifecycle—from software architecture to spacecraft integration.
Solve challenging technical problems while building highly reliable embedded systems for space applications.
Be part of a collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation, quality, and mission success.
Compensation & Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits.
Flexible paid time off.
Collaborative engineering culture with opportunities for professional growth.
Security & Export Requirements This position may require access to export-controlled technology and the ability to meet applicable U.S. government security and compliance requirements. Candidates must be eligible to work in accordance with U.S. export control regulations.
We're seeking a Mechanical Liaison Engineer to act as the technical bridge between Engineering and Manufacturing, supporting the production of complex mechanical assemblies in a fast-paced advanced manufacturing environment.
Working closely with Design, Manufacturing and Quality teams, you'll resolve production issues, disposition non-conforming hardware, support engineering changes, and help improve manufacturing quality and throughput.
Responsibilities
Serve as the engineering interface between Design Engineering and Manufacturing.
Review and disposition non-conforming components and assemblies.
Participate in Material Review Boards (MRBs) and Failure Review Boards (FRBs).
Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and implementation into production.
Investigate manufacturing defects and support root cause analysis.
Provide hands-on support to manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, manufacturability and production efficiency.
Feed lessons learned back into future product designs.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
0–3 years of engineering experience.
CAD experience (NX, Inventor, Creo, SolidWorks or similar).
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.
Preferred
Manufacturing or production engineering experience.
We're looking for an Associate Flight Assurance Engineer to help ensure the quality, reliability, and mission success of advanced aerospace systems throughout the product lifecycle.
Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams, you'll identify risks early, support product verification, investigate anomalies, and contribute to the continuous improvement of assurance processes.
Responsibilities
Evaluate new product designs for reliability, safety, and manufacturability.
Support mission and flight assurance activities throughout development and production.
Perform risk assessments, failure investigations, and reliability analyses.
Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions.
Prepare assurance documentation, compliance reports, and risk mitigation plans.
Support product qualification and verification activities.
Participate in quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to improve product reliability and mission success.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
0–3 years of experience in Flight Assurance, Mission Assurance, Quality, Reliability, or Aerospace Engineering.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and technical writing abilities.
Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and quality systems.
Preferred
Knowledge of AS9100, NASA or DoD quality standards.
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join an innovative team developing advanced electronic systems for space applications. This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone who enjoys taking hardware from concept through to production and test.
Responsibilities
Design and develop electronic hardware for demanding space environments.
Create schematics and support PCB design throughout the full development lifecycle.
Work closely with manufacturing partners to ensure successful production and assembly.
Lead board bring-up, debugging, verification and validation activities.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate hardware with embedded systems and FPGA-based designs.
Support hardware testing, troubleshooting and continuous product improvement.
Requirements
Proven experience developing electronics for space applications (essential).
Strong background in PCB design, schematic capture and hardware development.
Experience supporting manufacturing, board bring-up, debugging and testing.
Familiarity with FPGA-based systems, microcontrollers and embedded hardware.
Experience designing low-power electronic systems is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of digital and analogue electronics, with excellent problem-solving skills.
Location
This position is based on-site in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Relocation assistance is available for exceptional candidates.
We are looking to add a Contracts Manager to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.
In this position, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of contract administration across multiple aerospace and defense programs. This role provides strategic oversight, process governance, and leadership for the contracts team to ensure compliance with federal regulations (FAR/DFARS), company policies, and customer requirements. The Contracts Administration Manager partners cross-functionally with Program Management, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, and Business Development to mitigate risk, enable efficient contract execution, and support the company’s financial and operational goals
This is a highly visible position requiring strong business acumen, regulatory expertise, and the ability to build collaborative relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assign resources and manage workloads across multiple programs and contract portfolios.
Establish performance goals and ensure consistent application of contract management best practices.
Oversee the administration of U.S. Government (FAR/DFARS), commercial, and international contracts from proposal through closeout.
Review, draft, and negotiate complex contractual documents, including prime contracts, NDAs, teaming agreements, and modifications.
Ensure all contractual commitments are executed in accordance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and program objectives.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other federal acquisition requirements).
Coordinate with Legal and Export Compliance to identify and mitigate potential contractual and regulatory risks.
Oversee contract data integrity and documentation to support internal and external audits.
Support bid and proposal activities by reviewing solicitations, evaluating risk, and developing contract strategies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on contractual issues, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Contract Management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
8–10+ years of progressive experience in contract administration within aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments.
Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and ITAR regulations.
Demonstrated success in managing and negotiating complex government and commercial contracts.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in business administration, Law, or a related discipline.
Professional certification such as NCMA CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM.
Experience managing international defense contracts and export-controlled programs.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop high-performing teams.
Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with ERP or contract management systems (SAP, Costpoint, Unison, or similar).
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
We are partnering with an ambitious space launch company developing next-generation launch vehicle technology. Backed by significant funding and led by engineers from some of the world's most successful aerospace organisations, they are building critical flight systems from the ground up.
This is a rare opportunity to become the first Electrical Design Engineer within the business, taking ownership of flight-grade electronic hardware from initial concept through production while helping shape the future of the electrical engineering function.
If you're looking for a role where you'll have genuine ownership, influence technical direction, and see your hardware fly, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Design high-reliability electronic hardware for flight applications.
Own the complete PCB development lifecycle, including schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, bring-up, debugging and production support.
Develop electrical architectures for power distribution, sensor interfaces, actuator control and communication systems.
Perform hardware validation, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Support environmental qualification including vibration, thermal and EMI/EMC testing.
Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
Help establish engineering standards, processes and best practices as the team grows.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
5+ years of experience designing electronic hardware and PCBs from concept through production.
Strong experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, hardware bring-up and validation.
Understanding of analog and digital electronics, power electronics and sensor interfaces.
Experience supporting manufacturing, production and hardware debugging.
Hands-on experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes and other electronic test instrumentation.
Preferred Experience
Launch vehicle, spacecraft or satellite electronics.
High-reliability aerospace or defence electronics.
Altium Designer.
Environmental qualification including vibration, thermal, shock, TVAC or EMI/EMC testing.
Python or C/C++.
Experience defining electrical architectures and system requirements.
Why Join?
Founding member of the electrical engineering team.
Own hardware from concept through flight.
Work alongside experienced aerospace engineers building cutting-edge launch technology.
Fast-moving engineering environment with genuine technical ownership.
Competitive salary, equity and long-term career growth.
We are looking to add a Senior Buyer to our growing team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about supporting new product development and manufacturing for an exciting product line of satellite communications equipment, we have the career for you.
In this position, you will develop and execute multi-year, cross-functional (e.g. product line leaders, material managers, engineers, operations, and quality) supply chain strategies. You will minimize total landed cost (material cost, freight, duties, inventory, etc.) impact by containing costs through supply base management processes and strategies working with suppliers and the company. This role will also facilitate cross-functional communications to drive optimized sourcing strategies supporting new product development programs.
Focus Areas: PCB Procurement (uploading files and discussing with vendors) and/or Chemicals and consumables (Proper procurement levels for products with expiration)
This is an in-office role located at our facility in Westminster, CO.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. MBA is preferred, but not required.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in buying and sourcing Capital expenditures or test equipment in the Aerospace industry is required. Space specific industry experience preferred.
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel (pivot table, formulas, reports) and MRP systems, ideally Acumatica
Experience identifying, evaluating, and developing new suppliers.
Detailed market knowledge gained through any of the following: experience in engineering, operations and/or marketing, or first-hand procurement negotiation knowledge.
Superior written and oral communication skills and the ability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities.
Must possess negotiation, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills with demonstrated results.
Highly organized and able to function successfully in a fast-paced product development environment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Materials, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related degree. MBA is preferred, but not required.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in buying and sourcing Capital expenditures or test equipment in the Aerospace industry.
Space specific industry experience is required.
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel (pivot table, formulas, reports) and MRP systems, ideally Acumatica.
Experience identifying, evaluating, and developing new suppliers for space applications.
Detailed market knowledge gained through any of the following: experience in engineering, operations and/or marketing, or first-hand procurement negotiation knowledge.
Superior written and oral communication skills and the ability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities.
Must possess negotiation, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills with demonstrated results.
Highly organized and able to function successfully in a fast-paced product development environment.
We are looking to add a Program Procurement Manager to our growing team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about supporting new product development and manufacturing for an exciting product line of satellite communications equipment, we would like to hear from you.
The Program Procurement Manager is responsible for leading procurement activities supporting engineering, NPI, test, prototype, indirect, and program-driven procurement demand. This role manages high-volume, high-touch procurement workflows that require rapid responsiveness, cross-functional coordination, and operational prioritization.
This role partners closely with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to improve procurement responsiveness, operational alignment, and procurement scalability as the company continues to grow.
JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and lead a team of buyers supporting engineering, NPI, prototype, test, program-driven, and indirect procurement activities.
Manage purchase request (PR) workflows and program procurement prioritization.
Partner closely with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to support program-driven and rapid-turn procurement requirements.
Improve procurement responsiveness, workload balancing, and communication across procurement support activities.
Support sourcing and supplier engagement activities for NPI, prototype, and engineering programs.
Develop procurement intake governance, escalation workflows, and service expectations.
Coordinate procurement activities across programs and sites.
Ensure procurement activities remain compliant with applicable regulatory, contractual, and customer requirements, including FAR, DFARS, DPAS, and internal procurement policies.
Support transition of recurring production demand into MRP/direct procurement workflows.
Develop workload planning and resource balancing strategies across program procurement activities.
Help standardize procurement processes, reporting, and workflow management.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives tied to procurement responsiveness and execution.
Partner with Supplier Relationship Management, Quality, and Engineering to support supplier issue resolution, alternate source development, and program supply continuity.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
7–10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain operations, or manufacturing support environments.
Experience supporting engineering, prototype, NPI, program, or indirect procurement activities within fast-paced environments.
Demonstrated experience managing procurement prioritization, responsiveness, and cross-functional stakeholder communication.
Strong understanding of procurement workflows, purchase request processes, and supplier coordination.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Experience supporting aerospace, electronics, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience managing buyers or procurement support teams in high-volume operational environments.
Familiarity with engineering procurement, prototype sourcing, rapid-turn procurement, and program support workflows.
Experience partnering closely with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Operations organizations.
Experience developing procurement intake workflows, escalation processes, and operational service models.
APICS, CPSM, CSCP, or related supply chain certifications preferred.
Familiarity with ERP and procurement systems such as Acumatica, SAP, or similar platforms.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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