Digital SOC Architect

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Digital SOC Architect designing and developing critical components for space-based communications network. Seeking candidates with expertise in digital architecture and RTL design.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeCalifornia, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $230,773 - $323,081 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop digital hardware architectures for high-throughput satellite communications ASICs
Create and implement RTL code for critical SOC blocks and interfaces
Contribute to architecture optimization for performance, power, and area trade-offs
Develop implementations for networking protocols and digital signal processing algorithms
Collaborate with verification engineers to ensure robust and reliable designs
Support FPGA prototype development for early validation
Work with backend teams throughout the physical implementation process
Document design specifications, architecture decisions, and implementation details
Participate in design reviews and technical discussions with cross-functional teams
Troubleshoot and debug complex digital design issues
Optimize designs for timing, power, and area constraints
Implement interfaces between digital hardware and firmware/software components
Research and evaluate new architectural approaches to meet evolving requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in digital design and SOC architecture
Proficiency in SystemVerilog or Verilog for RTL implementation
Experience with SOC integration and interface design
Understanding of digital timing and synchronization concepts
Knowledge of industry-standard bus protocols (AXI, AHB, etc.)
Familiarity with synthesis tools and RTL-to-gates methodology
Experience with simulation and debugging of complex digital systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

digital hardware architectureRTL codeSOC blocksnetworking protocolsdigital signal processing algorithmsFPGA prototype developmenttiming optimizationSystemVerilogVerilogsynthesis tools

Soft Skills

collaborationtroubleshootingdebuggingdocumentationdesign reviewstechnical discussions

Certifications

B.S. degree in Electrical EngineeringB.S. degree in Computer Engineering