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Remote digital design engineer jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams hiring for chip design, FPGA development, and embedded systems roles in sectors like semiconductors, defense electronics, and consumer hardware. Employers hiring remotely right now include Kepler Communications, Yelp, and AECOM. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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See related jobsOur mission is to provide real-time on-orbit connectivity for critical missions, enabling a new era of data-driven intelligence and innovation. With 33 satellites launched to date, Kepler operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, enabling real-time, continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities.
- Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan to share in our success.
- Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance—including dependents.
- Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown.
- Semi-annual company-wide parties and frequent in-office team events.
- Relocation packages available for approved roles.
- $1,500 annual professional development fund to support your growth.
- Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games and top-notch kitchen appliances.
- Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company-wide events to stay connected and engaged.
- We’re a certified Great Place to Work®, seven years in a row!
Please note: Kepler is managing recruitment for this contract position directly. We are not accepting agency submissions or unsolicited candidate profiles for this role. Any profiles submitted by an agency without a signed agreement and prior written authorization from Kepler’s Talent Acquisition team will not be eligible for a placement fee.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop custom IP for new features of the Kepler satellite digital payloads
- Iterate on current DSP and interface designs to improve reliability
- Work with IP core vendors to integrate new functionality into the Kepler designs
- Work with lead engineers in developing the communications and network architecture of our future satellite constellation
- Participate in conceptual design studies of new spacecraft
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 5+ yr. working experience with FPGA/RTL design
- Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL with the willingness to learn or pivot to SystemVerilog
- Xilinx FPGA(s). Specifically, Zynq and UltraScale
- Solid understanding of timing principles, including clock domain crossing and timing closure
- Strong scripting skills (e.g Python, Tcl, csh/bash, etc.)
- Experience with FPGA tools (e.g Vivado, Quartus), HDL Simulation Tools (ModelSim)
Bonus Points:
- Masters of Science in Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
- Experience in coherent digital demodulation of waveforms such as BPSK, QPSK, QAM
- Experience with memory mapped interfaces such as AXI, Wishbone, Avalon
- Experience with high-speed transceivers for protocols such as JESD204B, PCIe, SATA
- Experience with Linting tools, Questa Sim or Riviera-Pro
- Experience with Xilinx Versal and RFSoC
- Experience designing printed circuit boards
- Knowledge of radio-frequency electronics design
At Kepler Communications, all hiring decisions are made by people. Human recruiters are involved in every step of our recruitment process. We use AI-based tools (such as Lever AI and HireEZ) to assist with the initial review of applications by ranking candidates based on job-relevant criteria. These tools support - but do not replace - human judgment.
Our mission is to provide real-time on-orbit connectivity for critical missions, enabling a new era of data-driven intelligence and innovation. With 33 satellites launched to date, Kepler operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, enabling real-time, continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities.
- Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan to share in our success.
- Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance—including dependents.
- Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown.
- Semi-annual company-wide parties and frequent in-office team events.
- Relocation packages available for approved roles.
- $1,500 annual professional development fund to support your growth.
- Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games and top-notch kitchen appliances.
- Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company-wide events to stay connected and engaged.
- We’re a certified Great Place to Work®, seven years in a row!
Please note: Kepler is managing recruitment for this contract position directly. We are not accepting agency submissions or unsolicited candidate profiles for this role. Any profiles submitted by an agency without a signed agreement and prior written authorization from Kepler’s Talent Acquisition team will not be eligible for a placement fee.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop custom IP for new features of the Kepler satellite digital payloads
- Iterate on current DSP and interface designs to improve reliability
- Work with IP core vendors to integrate new functionality into the Kepler designs
- Work with lead engineers in developing the communications and network architecture of our future satellite constellation
- Participate in conceptual design studies of new spacecraft
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 5+ yr. working experience with FPGA/RTL design
- Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL with the willingness to learn or pivot to SystemVerilog
- Xilinx FPGA(s). Specifically, Zynq and UltraScale
- Solid understanding of timing principles, including clock domain crossing and timing closure
- Strong scripting skills (e.g Python, Tcl, csh/bash, etc.)
- Experience with FPGA tools (e.g Vivado, Quartus), HDL Simulation Tools (ModelSim)
Bonus Points:
- Masters of Science in Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
- Experience in coherent digital demodulation of waveforms such as BPSK, QPSK, QAM
- Experience with memory mapped interfaces such as AXI, Wishbone, Avalon
- Experience with high-speed transceivers for protocols such as JESD204B, PCIe, SATA
- Experience with Linting tools, Questa Sim or Riviera-Pro
- Experience with Xilinx Versal and RFSoC
- Experience designing printed circuit boards
- Knowledge of radio-frequency electronics design
At Kepler Communications, all hiring decisions are made by people. Human recruiters are involved in every step of our recruitment process. We use AI-based tools (such as Lever AI and HireEZ) to assist with the initial review of applications by ranking candidates based on job-relevant criteria. These tools support - but do not replace - human judgment.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote digital design engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in SystemVerilog or VHDL for RTL design and simulation
- Experience with industry-standard EDA tools such as Synopsys or Cadence
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with FPGA or ASIC design and implementation
- Familiarity with logic synthesis, timing closure, and static timing analysis
- Understanding of verification methodologies including UVM or formal verification
Tips for Your Remote Digital Design Engineer Job Search
Show async collaboration in your portfolio
Remote digital design engineer teams operate across time zones, so your portfolio should include documentation, design specs, or review notes that show you communicate decisions clearly in writing. Annotated schematics and readable RTL commit histories signal you can work without real-time hand-holding.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote digital design engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Target companies with distributed hardware teams
Remote digital design engineer roles concentrate at companies built around distributed engineering from the start. Look for firms that describe async-first workflows, document-driven design reviews, or engineering teams spread across multiple states in their job postings.
Prepare for remote technical screens with real tools
Remote interviews for digital design engineers often include live coding or simulation exercises using tools like ModelSim, Vivado, or Synopsys VCS. Practice explaining your design choices out loud over video, since remote hiring managers assess communication clarity alongside technical output.
Remote Digital Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote digital design engineer job?
Remote digital design engineer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strong self-direction and clear written communication alongside technical depth in RTL coding, verification, or FPGA design. Remote employers screen heavily for async collaboration skills, comfort with tools like Jira and Confluence, and the ability to run design reviews without in-person support. A portfolio of completed tape-outs or FPGA projects gives you a concrete edge over candidates with similar credentials.
Which companies hire remote digital design engineers?
Companies hiring remote digital design engineers right now include Kepler Communications, Yelp, and AECOM, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first semiconductor firms, defense contractors with distributed engineering teams, and hardware-focused startups in consumer electronics and automotive are among the most active employers for this role.
Can you get a remote digital design engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level digital design engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to debug and iterate independently from day one. Remote-first startups and smaller FPGA shops are more open to junior candidates than large semiconductor firms. Showing completed personal projects, open-source RTL contributions, or academic tape-out experience in place of professional history is what opens the door.
Do you need a degree for remote digital design engineer jobs?
Usually, but not always. Most remote digital design engineer postings list a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering as a baseline requirement, particularly for roles involving complex RTL design or formal verification. Remote employers increasingly weigh demonstrated skills, a strong project portfolio, and proficiency in industry-standard tools like Cadence or Synopsys alongside or instead of formal credentials.
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