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DSP SW Engineer

Santa Clara, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-25

Core

Implementing and evaluating DSP and 5G NR physical-layer functions for satellite communications over non-terrestrial networks (NTN), including link-level simulations and firmware optimization.

Role type

DSP SW Engineer (5G NR PHY, NTN)

Builds

5G NR PHY processing firmware and reference models for satellite communication systems

Domain

Space-based communications, 5G NR, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

DSP fundamentals (sampling, filtering, modulation, OFDM, synchronization, channel estimation, error-correction), C/C++ implementation and debugging, Python/MATLAB simulation, wireless PHY processing, fixed-point arithmetic, embedded software constraints

Preferred skills

SystemC TLM, High-Level Synthesis (HLS), 5G NR/NTN algorithms, satellite channel modeling, FPGA/ASIC verification, vector DSP optimization, low-power ASIC design

Technologies

C/C++, Python, MATLAB, SystemC, HLS, 5G NR, NTN

Responsibilities

Implement and evaluate DSP and 5G NR PHY functions for satellite communications; Develop and run PHY/link-level simulations to measure error rates and throughput; Develop, test, and optimize C/C++ DSP firmware for 5G NR PHY processing; Create floating-point and fixed-point reference models and test vectors; Contribute to SystemC TLM and HLS development; Support pre-silicon verification and new-chip bring-up

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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