Senior FPGA & Digital Logic Engineer, Albedo
$130-143k
+ Equity
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High-resolution satellite imagery
Open for applications
High-resolution satellite imagery
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$130-143k
+ Equity
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To make exquisite imagining available to the world to generate new possibilities for innovation and market growth.
Role
Who you are
- If you're excited to tackle top-tier technical challenges, apply cutting-edge AI developments, and advance the state-of-the-art in VLEO technology, you'll find yourself part of a mission that's transforming how humanity sees and understands our planet—and eventually, other worlds
- 3+ Years of Experience: Demonstrated track record in digital engineering roles
- Deep understanding of electrical engineering first principles and digital circuit design
- Understanding of basic circuit card design practices; experience with Altium is an advantage. Also understands basics on board bring-up on first article
- Experience integrating digital subsystems and executing rigorous testing protocols to ensure robust performance and reliability
- Proven ability to diagnose and resolve hardware-software integration issues effectively
- Equally as comfortable in a lab setting testing hardware as at a workstation writing code or performing analysis
- Proven hands-on experience in a lab setting, with proficiency in operating essential equipment (oscilloscope, digital multimeter, logic analyzer, etc.)
- Familiar with VHDL, System Verilog, and basic FPGA design concepts
- PCB bring-up experience
- Familiar with tools like ModelSim and Vivado to validate designs and streamline development processes
- Advanced proficiency in Python for automation, data analysis, and problem-solving; familiarity with additional programming languages is a plus
- Foundational understanding of standards such as RS422, LVCMOS, and LVDS, including the principles of differential versus single-ended signaling and proper termination techniques
- Proficient in fundamental protocols such as UART, SPI, and I2C
What the job involves
- As we scale our VLEO platform and expand our constellation, we need innovative thinkers who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about pushing technological boundaries
- You'll be joining a team that's already proven it can achieve the impossible with the successful deployment of Clarity-1
- Integration of hardware and software related to Albedo’s on board computer expansion board, FlatSat, and all the harnessing/cabling and integration between the two
- Integrate avionics hardware with the FlatSat testbed, including all harnessing and cabling
- Perform board bring-up, write drivers for all the various hardware and software components as necessary, and create useful, long-lasting documentation for these activities, inclusive of all integration activities in general
- Assist in the refinement of Albedo’s cable interconnect diagram (CID)
Our take
There’s a lot of funding going into satellite startups at the moment, given how useful the technology can be across a wide spectrum of fields, from agriculture to natural disaster management and insurance. Albedo is one of a number of companies looking to break into the market, but it’s facing plenty of competition from the likes of Atlas Operations and Outpost.
However, Albedo is aiming to raise industry standards by developing satellites that can fly twice as close to Earth as that of its competition, and capture imagery at a resolution that’s almost ten times higher than what’s currently available. Indeed, Albedo became the very first company to receive a license to sell this quality of imagery in 2021.
Though only founded in 2020, it has experienced remarkable growth, doubling its headcount in 2023 and expanding its operations with a state-of-the-art facility in Broomfield, Colorado. As Albedo continues to secure investments, it is strategically channeling its resources into bolstering its team and further enhancing its satellite constellation. With this rapid expansion and commitment to innovation, Albedo has every reason to be excited about the promising future that lies ahead.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Apr 2025
$100m
SERIES B
Jan 2024
$35m
SERIES A
Total funding: $193m
Company benefits
- Employee friendly equity compensation
- Remote-friendly, asynchronous culture with flexible working hours
- 4% direct matching 401k
- Insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental, Mental Health
- Parental leave and childcare coverage
- Relocation bonus for moving to our Denver, CO HQ
- 20 paid vacation days, yours from day one
- 10 company holidays and unlimited sick days
- $100 monthly wellness benefit
- Company and team retreats to build relationships in-person
Company HQ
Civic Center, Denver, CO
Leadership
Topher Haddad
(CEO)Before co-founding Albedo they worked for Lockheed Martin as an Optical Systems Engineering Lead.
AJ Lasater
(CTO)Previously spent almost ten years at Lockheed Martin as a Systems Engineer and Systems Architecture Manager.
Winston Tri
(CPO)Co-founded and was the Lead iOS Developer of events app Ping Social. Worked for Facebook as a Software Engineer before co-founding Albedo.
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