Senior FPGA Engineer
Kapta SpaceSeattle, Washington, United States
Posted July 1, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Kapta Space is developing low‑cost, advanced spaceborne electronically steered arrays (ESAs) that enable high‑performance radar from orbit. Their focus is on compact, phased‑array radar systems that can be mass‑produced and deployed on small satellites, providing real‑time Earth observation, maritime surveillance, and disaster response. By leveraging cutting‑edge antenna design, low‑power electronics, and reusable manufacturing processes, Kapta Space offers a cost‑effective alternative to traditional radar payloads, accelerating the adoption of spaceborne radar for commercial and government users. Their culture emphasizes rapid prototyping, collaborative engineering, and a mission‑driven approach to solving global sensing challenges.
Job Description
Kapta Space is a VC-funded early-stage startup in Seattle, WA, breaking new ground in Geospatial Intelligence. Seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to lead RTL design and FPGA development for radar operation and algorithm implementation.
Requirements
- BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in embedded firmware development (ideally for radar applications)
- Experience with bring up and verification of RTL-based designs on targeted HW
- Experience with low-speed interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, RS422, etc.)
- Comfortable with Git, CI, Code Reviews, and Version Control and organized enough to be productive in a lean startup environment
- Experience in RTL design with Verilog/VHDL
- Ability to read schematic diagrams
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance