Sr. FPGA Engineer II

As a Senior FPGA Engineer II at Rocket Lab, you will design and implement FPGA logic for advanced electro-optical space payloads, collaborating with hardware design teams and supporting product testing. Your role will involve coding in VHDL, debugging designs, and providing expertise on automated test development. You will also conduct research and analysis to inform design approaches and feasibility.

• Base salary range of $143,300 — $214,850 USD
• Eligibility for company stock or cash incentives
• Discounted stock purchase through Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave

• No specific technologies or tools mentioned beyond VHDL for FPGA design, which may limit exposure to other modern practices.
• The role requires a U.S. Government security clearance, which may limit candidates who do not meet eligibility requirements.
• The job may involve prolonged periods of sitting and exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.