Digital Design Engineer
Job Description
Company: EVONA
about the job
job title: senior digital design engineer. . location: arlington, va. . employment type: full-time. . industry: space systems / defense / electronics / engineering. . seniority level: senior. . about the role. . we’re representing a leading u.s. space technology company that’s building next-generation satellite and defense platforms. they’re looking for an experienced senior digital design engineer to join their on-site engineering team, working on high-performance digital systems that power some of the most advanced space missions in the world.. . this is a unique opportunity to design fpga-based systems that support radar, communications, and electronic warfare technologies, contributing directly to projects with real-world impact.. . what you’ll be doing. .
- Designing and developing FPGA and SoC-based digital systems (Xilinx preferred)
- Using VHDL or Verilog to implement complex digital architectures
- Collaborating with systems, RF, and electrical engineers to integrate digital hardware into high-speed platforms
- Supporting the development, test, and validation of advanced digital subsystems
- Producing documentation, test plans, and hardware analysis reports
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent) - 5–8 years of FPGA or SoC design experience
- Proficiency with Xilinx toolchains (Vivado, Vitis, SDK)
- Strong command of VHDL and/or Verilog
- Understanding of high-speed interfaces (DDR, LVDS, converters)
- Familiarity with digital comms and radar or RF-based systems
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- citizenship required (ITAR compliance)
Bonus Points For
Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering - 10 years of experience in FPGA-based hardware for spacecraft or defense systems
- Experience with DSP parallelization and data transfer optimization
- Proficiency in Rust, C/C , or Python for embedded integration
Why Apply
Work on cutting-edge systems redefining how digital hardware performs in orbit - Competitive salary ($160K–$210K DOE)
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Strong professional growth and collaboration with a world-class team
Ready to learn more?
Apply now or reach out directly to discuss how this role aligns with your background and career goals
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