Sr. FPGA Engineer

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

The Sr. FPGA Engineer leads the end-to-end Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) design process, including architecture definition, simulation, synthesis, implementation, and verification. The position collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software engineers, and system architects.

This position will be required to work on-site 5 days a week.

• Analyze and understand complex system requirements and translate them into efficient and optimized FPGA architectures and designs
• Develop and optimize high-performance digital circuits and systems using Very High-Speed Integrated Circuit Hardware Description Language (VHDL) or Verilog while adhering to industry best practices and design methodologies
• Conduct thorough functional and performance verification of FPGA designs through simulation and hardware testing, identifying, and resolving any design issues or bottlenecks
• Utilize advanced tools and techniques for FPGA implementation, including synthesis, place and route, and timing analysis to achieve optimal performance, power, and area trade-offs
• Collaborate with PCB (printed circuit board) designers to ensure successful integration of FPGA designs into hardware platforms, addressing signal integrity and power integrity concerns
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in FPGA technology, tools, and methodologies, proactively applying new techniques and approaches to improve design efficiency and performance
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their growth and development in FPGA design
• Collaborate with external vendors and partners as necessary, ensuring the successful deployment and integration of FPGA-based solutions
• Document design specifications, implementation details, and verification plans, ensuring comprehensive documentation for future reference
• Other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required
• Minimum five (5) years of experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Proficiency with Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, or similar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: [email protected]

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).