Senior FPGA Engineer

Freeform is a stealth mode metal 3D printing startup founded on the belief that transforming the way things are made is essential to making the world a better place. Our advanced technology stack lies at the intersection of hardware, software, and data science, creating the foundation for the world’s first fully autonomous and scalable manufacturing system. Our core team hails from several of the world’s most innovative companies such as SpaceX, Hyperloop, and Blue Origin, and we have secured significant funding from several of Silicon Valley’s top venture capital firms.

As a Senior FPGA Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, developing, and integrating critical software and hardware systems (leveraging the Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale MP SoC) to create a custom compute platform that enables the first production scale, fully automated metal 3D printing factory architecture. As a crucial member of the engineering team, you will be responsible for driving the pace of innovation, maximizing development speed, and maintain a standard of excellence within the entire engineering team.

Responsibilities:

• Developing new logic components for use on FPGAs.
• Implementing custom algorithms on FPGAs for signal processing.
• Implementing custom controllers on FPGAs.
• Working with other software engineers to develop embedded Linux applications to interface with FPGA logic components.
• Packaging and using IP components in FPGA block diagram design.
• Working both on development boards and in a production environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of FPGA development experience.
• Proficient in VHDL or Verilog.
• Familiarity with Xilinx Vivado/Vitis toolchain development environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale MP SoC.
• Experience with embedded software development including embedded Linux and System on Chip (SoC)-based architectures.
• Experience with heterogeneous computing platforms and high-speed data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with C/C++ or other high-level programming languages.
• Experience working in both Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative thinker able to apply first-principles reasoning to solve complex problems.

Location:

• We are located in Hawthorne in a 35,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways.  Our facility is in the heart of LA’s vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth start-ups and enterprises.

Why Freeform?

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.
• We offer a competitive compensation package that includes significant equity in the company, as well as a full suite of additional benefits including premium health care (medical, dental, and vision) and life insurance, generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for birthing parent, 401K, and PTO.
• Our work environment includes casual dress, flexible work hours, a fully stocked kitchenette, free parking, daily paid for lunches, and regular catered team building events.
• Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform 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.