Job Requirements
Westminster, CO
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$150,000 - $220,000
Job Description
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to support the full program lifecycle development of complex, high-precision, and high-reliability electronic systems. This role focuses on architecting, developing, verifying, and releasing FPGA solutions for space and mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with AMD (Xilinx) FPGA platforms, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a strong understanding of secure, high-reliability system design.
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Application Period: Opens on 04/13/2026 and will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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Work Environment:
- Hybrid remote (3 days on 2 days remote) role in Westminster, CO supporting space and mission-critical electronics programs throughout the engineering lifecycle.
Clearance Requirements:
- This position does not need a clearance but can hold up to a TS/SCI.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop FPGA architectures for space systems and high-reliability electronic applications.
- Lead FPGA SoC designs utilizing AMD (Xilinx) tools, software, and IP.
- Develop and integrate digital IP across complex FPGA designs.
- Support development and release of Versal FPGA solutions for algorithm processing.
- Support development and release of Zynq FPGA solutions for both control electronics and algorithm execution.
- Collaborate with flight software teams to develop and support embedded Linux board support packages (BSPs).
- Test and debug engineering and flight hardware in laboratory environments.
- Develop and maintain FPGA Verification Version Description Documents (FVDD).
- Incorporate FPGA designs into the overall electrical subsystem throughout the program lifecycle.
- Participate in risk and opportunity assessments, supporting mitigation strategies and technical tradeoffs.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations to peers, leadership, and customers.
- Coordinate tasks across teams and proactively resolve technical blockers.
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders in a cross-disciplinary engineering environment.
Qualifications:
- High School Degree 7+ years of experience in FPGA engineering.
- Experience designing and developing FPGA solutions for complex or high-reliability systems.
- Strong understanding of digital, analog, power, and FPGA board-level design concepts and packaging.
- Experience with FPGA verification, debugging, and hardware bring-up.
- Familiarity with root-of-trust and chain-of-trust concepts and their implementation in firmware and software.
- Ability to contribute across architecture, development, test, and sustainment phases.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document and present technical solutions.
- Proven ability to take ownership, collaborate effectively, and deliver results in team environments.
Compensation:
- Pay Band: $150,000 - $220,000 (based on years of applicable experience)
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, federal holidays, and sick leave.
Application Period: Opens on 04/13/2026 and will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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