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Our Space Tech division develops high-performance electromechanical, electro-optical, control, and communication systems. These solutions include digital signal processing algorithms deployed using System on Chip (SoC) or Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) in combination with General Purpose Processors (GPPs) and microcontrollers.\nPosition Responsibilities\nDevelop and maintain general-purpose and mission specific RTL/Firmware\nDevelop and maintain firmware for peripheral interfaces\nAnalog to Digital Converters\nDigital to Analog Converters\nSerial links and communication interfaces (SpaceWire, SPI, CameraLink, 1Gb+ Ethernet, MIL-1553B)\nDevelop and maintain automated FPGA firmware platform build scripts\nDeploy firmware to physical devices\nArchitect and develop firmware for space electronics, including FPGAs, microcontrollers, and RTOS-based systems.\nOptimize embedded software for radiation-hardened and high-reliability environments.\nConduct system integration, testing, and validation of firmware in simulated and real-world aerospace conditions.\nSupport compliance with space industry standards (NASA, ESA, MIL-STD).\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)\nBachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.\n2 years of professional experience designing using hardware description languages (VHDL or Verilog) \nAbility to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.\nOther Qualifications & Desired Competencies\nSome experience using Xilinx devices (Zynq, Virtex / Kintex) and toolchains (Vivado / ISE) and/or Microchip devices (RTAX / ProASIC / RTG4) and toolchains (Libero).\nSome experience doing firmware development in embedded systems, preferably for aerospace or space applications.\nKnowledge of (serial) communication protocols and standards.\nFamiliarity with multiple clock-domain digital design techniques.\nFamiliarity with in-system debuggers and logic analyzers.\nFamiliarity with designing and managing FPGA physical constraints.\nFamiliarity with Tool Command Language (TCL).\nProven, demonstrated experience taking VHDL or Verilog designs to a hardware environment.\nFamiliarity with the Xilinx SoC devices.\nFamiliarity with FPGA floorplanning techniques.\nFamiliarity with Xilinx System Generator.\nFamiliarity with other computing languages (C/C++, Python, Java).\nFamiliarity with verification techniques, including linting and constrained random testing.\nKnowledge of RTOS, bare-metal firmware, and hardware-software co-design.\nExperience working with hardware accelerators and space communication protocols.\nFamiliarity with other synthesis and simulation environments (Synopsys, Aldec).\nPhysical Demands\n Ability to work in an office, laboratory, and production environment.\nThis position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and other equipment as needed.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk or hear. \nSpecific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.\nClearance Level\nNo ClearanceThe salary range for this role is:\n$88,500 - $150,500AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.\nITAR Requirement:\nThis position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.\nBenefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, and flexible work schedule options. Depending on your business unit, role, and customer contract requirements, select programs may offer a 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.\nWe also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.\nPrincipals only need apply. NO agencies please.\nAbout AV:\nAV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.\nWe don’t just build defense technology-we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.\nFounded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.\nIf you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there’s no better place to do it than AV.\nWe are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.\nITAR\nU.S. Citizenship required. 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