Senior FPGA engineer
About Starbird AI Starbird AI develops advanced defense technologies focused on GPS-denied navigation and autonomous systems. We combine cutting-edge hardware, signal processing, and AI-driven algorithms to enable reliable operation in the most challenging RF environments — where traditional navigation systems fail. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior FPGA Engineer to join our hardware team and contribute across the full development cycle — from architecture and RTL design through integration, testing, and debugging. You'll work closely with hardware, embedded, and signal processing engineers on Xilinx UltraScale+ and Versal platforms at the core of our product line. Responsibilities Design and implement FPGA logic for high-performance signal processing and navigation applications Work across the full development cycle: task planning, RTL implementation, verification, lab bring-up, and debugging Design and integrate high-speed interfaces including PCIe, LVDS, SPI, I2C, JESD204C, and GT-based serial links Collaborate with embedded, hardware, and system teams to ensure seamless HW/SW/FPGA integration Contribute to timing closure, resource optimization, and design reviews Support hardware debugging and documentation throughout the project lifecycle Requirements B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field 5+ years of hands-on FPGA design experience Experience with Xilinx/AMD UltraScale+ or Versal, including SoC PL/PS co-design Proficiency with Vivado and Vitis toolchains Strong understanding of AXI4 / AXI4-Stream protocols and high-speed interface design Background in digital signal processing for FPGA applications Experience with lab equipment and hardware debugging Able to work independently within a team environment across the full development stack Advantages Experience with JESD204C or JESD204B ADC interfaces Familiarity with Xilinx Versal / AI Engine (AIE) Embedded PS software experience (bare-metal or RTOS on ARM Cortex-A) Background in defense, aerospace, robotics, or autonomous systems