# FPGA/Firmware Manager **Turion Space** - **Location:** Irvine, CA - **Workplace:** On-site - **Salary:** $175K–$225K - **Clearance:** TS/SCI - **Eligibility:** US person or protected individual - **Export control:** ITAR/EAR controlled - **Visa:** Not specified - **Discipline:** Engineering - **Seniority:** Manager - **Posted:** 2026-03-31 [Apply on Turion Space](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/turion-space/b0e9ad6c-a121-47a9-b302-900ec58eecb1/application) [View on Outerspace Today](https://terminal.outerspacetoday.com /jobs/fpga-firmware-manager-turion-space-900ec58eecb1) --- Turion Space is building spacecraft for national security and in-space operations. From debris removal to space domain awareness to building a more secure space economy, we are a team focused on getting real hardware to orbit fast and scaling capability. We are looking for an** FPGA/Firmware Manager** to lead our rapidly growing team in Irvine, CA. In this role, you will manage a high performing team responsible for creating the architecture, end-to-end design and verification of projects FPGA/SOC systems. This role will guide team growth as well as establish robust documentation and procedures. This is a **full-time**, **exempt **position based on-site at our **Irvine, California** headquarters. **Responsibilities** - Manage and mentor a small team of direct reports - Own development of HDL and firmware on custom FPGA, FPGA SoC and low-level embedded systems - Provide early guidance and input on architecture decision for subsystem and vehicle-level architectures - Define requirements and processes to ensure traceability and progress tracking - Contribute to custom HDL modules for FPGA systems (focus on high speed data movement and handling) - Design firmware for soft cores (MicroBlaze, RISC-V, etc.) platforms to interface with FPGA fabric and peripherals - Write custom HDL to interface with SoC hard cores, drivers and corresponding custom firmware. - Work with electrical engineers and others to support the bring-up of custom hardware - Establish performance goals, conduct reviews, and foster a culture of innovation and accountability - Lead verification of HDL and firmware to ensure flight-readiness **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications** - 8+ years of experience developing firmware, or, HDL for FPGAs in a professional environment - 2+ years of experience managing an engineering team - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field - Demonstrated work in RTL design using VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog - Proficiency with FPGA design tools (Xilinx Vivado, Microchip Libero, or similar) - Experience developing firmware in bare-metal or RTOS environments - Experience developing embedded systems using C/C++ - Strong understanding of digital design and embedded systems principles - Ability to obtain a Secret and/or TS/SCI security clearance **Preferred Qualifications** - Interest in mentoring and developing engineering talent - Experience with high-level synthesis (HLS) tools (e.g. Xilinx Vitis HLS, MATLAB FPGA generator) - Experience with FPGA verification techniques (formal verification, UVM, SystemVerilog assertions) - Familiarity with Xilinx Ultrascale, Zynq MPSoC, Versal, and/or Microchip PolarFire platforms - Proficiency working with firmware development tools such as JLink, Keil, IAR, or GCC - Experience with FreeRTOS and embedded Linux. - Strong understanding of FPGA timing, floor planning, and clock domain crossing best practices - Experience with AMBA bus architectures (AXI, AHB, APB) and custom AXI IP design - Experience with high-speed serial interfaces (GbE, PCIe, Aurora, LVDS) and low-speed interfaces (RS422, UART, I2C, SPI) - Familiarity with RAM architectures, efficient buffering techniques, and FLASH interfaces (ONFi) - Experience with image sensors and camera systems FPGA Manager / Firmware Manager / Hardware Manager: $175,000 – $225,000 USD. **ITAR Requirements:** This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. **Benefits:** We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for: - **Equity:** Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success - **Health Insurance:** Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents. - **Retirement Plans:** Access to a 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution to help you plan for your future. - **Paid Time Off:** Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge. - **Parental Leave:** Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption. - **Emotional Wellbeing:** A no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your household’s emotional health and wellbeing. - **Professional Development:** Opportunities for ongoing internal training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth. - **Team Building Activities:** Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment. We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual. Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. --- _Aggregated from the employer's public careers feed by Outerspace Today. Eligibility and pay fields are extracted for self-selection only; verify on the employer posting._