FPGA Engineer IV
Description For FPGA Engineer IV
Honeybee Robotics, a pioneering company in space robotics with a 40-year legacy, is seeking an FPGA Engineer IV to join their Motion Control team in Longmont, Colorado. This role represents an opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects in space exploration, including work on NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope.
The position requires a highly skilled individual with extensive experience in FPGA design and embedded systems. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of relevant experience and a strong background in electrical or computer engineering. They will be responsible for leading the implementation of FPGA-based control systems, working with multi-disciplinary teams, and contributing to various stages of product development from conception to manufacturing.
Key technical areas include FPGA design, motion control systems for space environments, and proficiency in various programming languages and tools such as Verilog, VHDL, and board-level communication interfaces. The role involves both hands-on technical work and leadership responsibilities, including reviewing team members' work and interfacing with customers.
The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with generous company match, education reimbursement, and flexible paid time off. The salary range of $133,000 - $165,000 reflects the senior nature of the position and the specialized expertise required.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically brilliant individual who is passionate about space technology and thrives in a collaborative environment where attention to detail is crucial. The position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge space robotics projects while being part of a team that has contributed to thousands of successful missions and studies.
The role requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to the nature of the projects. Honeybee Robotics maintains a strong commitment to equal opportunity employment and values diversity in their workforce. The position is based in Longmont, Colorado, and requires on-site presence to facilitate hands-on work with specialized equipment and close collaboration with the team.
Responsibilities For FPGA Engineer IV
- Support FPGA scope of development, design, test, and manufacturing of electronic Motion Control products
- Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams
- Lead implementation of FPGA-based control systems
- Perform individual design tasks
- Participate in design reviews
- Document designs
- Interface with customers in technical role
- Review work and tasks of other team members
Requirements For FPGA Engineer IV
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- 10+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience with FPGA design for embedded systems
- Proficiency in Verilog and VHDL
- Experience with board-level communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, SerDes, UART/RS-422)
- Documentation skills
- Experience with source control systems (Git, SVN)
- Prototype development, debugging, and testing experience
- Experience in motion control and electromechanical systems for space environments
- Brushed/Brushless DC Motor control knowledge
- PID Control loop design and implementation experience
- Knowledge of additional software languages (System Verilog, TCL, Python, C, C++)
- Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink
Benefits For FPGA Engineer IV
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with 4.5% company match
- Education reimbursement for certificate, undergraduate, and graduate programs
- 3 weeks paid time off per year
- Paid parental leave
- Two floating holidays
- 11 company holidays
