Senior FPGA Engineer

Kapta Space, a VC-funded early-stage startup in Seattle, WA, is breaking new ground in Geospatial Intelligence. Our technology centers around a proven, scalable electronically-steered radar for sophisticated spaceborne applications such as earth observation using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) techniques, as well as enabling advanced defense missions such as target tracking.Kapta Space is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to lead RTL design and FPGA development for radar operation and algorithm implementation. Kapta Space is seeking FPGA Engineers with experience in mission-critical firmware development that have the drive and experience to complete projects independently and on time.You Are the Right Fit for the Role at Kapta Space If:You are able to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in creating firmware requirementsYou are able to architect, design, and implement software for our Kapta radar sensorYou can work collaboratively with radar algorithm, hardware, software and mechanical engineers to build reliable embedded firmware for the payloadYou are able to evaluate implementation/maintenance, complexity and resource requirements (logic cells, embedded memory, DSP Slices) for control and signal processing routines in RTL. Produce trade-studies to support decision makingYou can integrate RTL designs onto FPGA/SoC platforms with synthesis, place and route, and timing analysisYou have demonstrated experience with leading verification and validation of FPGA design on prototype and fight hardwareYou are comfortable assisting in the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly growing teamRequirements of the Role:BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field8+ years of experience in embedded firmware development (ideally for radar applications)Experience with bring up and verification of RTL-based designs on targeted HWExperience with low-speed interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, RS422, etc.)Comfortable with Git, CI, Code Reviews, and Version Control and organized enough to be productive in a lean startup environmentExperience in RTL design with Verilog/VHDLAbility to read schematic diagramsBonus if candidates have experience and skills in the following areas:Designing and implementing distributed digital systemsImplementing digital systems in challenging environments, such as on satellites or airborne systemsClock Domain Crossing and Timing ClosureAMD Ultrascale, Intel Arria10, Lattice Avant, and/or Microchip PolarFire platformsInterfaces for high-speed ADC/DACs (JESD204)Implementing signal processing algorithms in RTLEmbedded designs with multiple FPGAs and peripheral interfaces (SPI, UART, GPIO, I2C, Ethernet)Implementing efficient, low latency data movement between FPGAs, processors, storage devices, and networking interfacesWorking knowledge of networking stacks (Ethernet, TCP/IP)Ability to gain and hold a TS security clearanceConcerned you do not meet all the requirements? Not a problem - please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Kapta Employees must be U.S. citizens, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or Commerce as applicable.Kapta Space is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation, strengthens our team, and broadens our capabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17