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Xona Space Systems

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Xona Space Systems · Burlingame, CA
$100k–140kOn-siteFull-timeVHDL · Verilog
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Xona Space Systems · Burlingame, CA
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Xona Space Systems

FPGA Engineer

Xona Space Systems · 🇺🇸 Burlingame, CA · posted today
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VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, Python

TL;DR

FPGA engineer to implement acquisition, tracking, decoding, and synchronization algorithms in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog for Pulsar LEO PNT satellite systems. Work includes fixed-point conversion, timing closure, testbench development, and bring-up and debugging in lab and HIL environments. Toolchains include Xilinx/AMD, ModelSim, and Python or C++ reference models; requires 3+ years of FPGA experience.

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Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.


With Pulsar – the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection.


We’re seeking an FPGA Engineer to design and implement high-performance, signal-processing solutions for next-generation LEO PNT satellite systems. You will focus on implementing advanced DSP and communications algorithms into efficient, resource-optimized RTL, collaborating across systems, RF, and software teams to deliver flight-ready hardware.

What You’ll Do:

  • Authoring RTL: Implement acquisition, tracking, data decoding, synchronization, and measurement-processing algorithms in FPGAs (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog).
  • DSP Fixed-Point Design: Convert floating-point models into fixed-point micro-architecture; perform quantization analysis and optimize for performance and resource utilization.
  • FPGA Optimization: Optimize designs for timing closure, latency, power, and resource efficiency (DSP slices, BRAM, LUTs).
  • Verification & CI/CD: Develop testbenches, simulation toolchains (ModelSim or similar), and validate against Python/C++ reference models.
  • SW Integration: Support hardware bring-up, debugging, SW integration and performance validation in the lab and within HIL environments.
  • Documentation: Document RTL architecture, design trade-offs, verification results, and performance metrics.

Required Qualifications:

  • MS or BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; 3+ years of FPGA development experience.
  • Strong understanding of DSP fundamentals (filters, synchronization, FFT, NCOs, correlators).
  • Proficiency in VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog and FPGA toolchains (Xilinx/AMD).
  • Experience with fixed-point modeling and bit-accurate verification.
  • Good degree of comfort with simulation tools and scripting (Python, TCL, bash, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with satellite communications and GNSS.
  • Solid fundamentals in high-speed digital logic design and timing closure techniques.
  • Experience with lab validation, test automation, and hardware debugging tools
  • Experience in ARM-based MPSoC systems (Cortex-A/R), with experience developing Embedded Linux (PetaLinux/Yocto) and device drivers specifically for Zynq UltraScale+ environments.

Key Competencies:

  • Strong foundation in both digital logic design and DSP with practical FPGA implementation expertise.
  • Execution-focused mindset with emphasis on timing closure and hardware validation.
  • Clear technical communication and documentation.
  • Ability to collaborate across systems, RF, software, and navigation teams to deliver flight-ready FPGA solutions

For U.S. Roles: To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).


For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).


For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.


We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Compensation: $100K - $140K