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Fpga Dsp Communication Systems Engineer

💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-24

Core

Design and implement advanced digital communication algorithms (modulation, coding, synchronization, equalization) and translate them into efficient real-time FPGA/ASIC systems.

Role type

Senior IC FPGA DSP Communication Systems Engineer

Builds

High-performance FPGA-based communication systems and real-time DSP implementations

Domain

Wireless communications, digital signal processing, hardware design

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

System-level modeling, digital signal processing, VHDL/Verilog, C/C++, Python, wireless communication standards (5GNR, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth), system-level simulators, link budget analysis, modem design, FPGA development methodologies

Preferred skills

Master's degree in electrical/computer engineering with RF/microwave emphasis, 8+ years experience, multiple access schemes (TDMA, CDMA, OFDMA), downlink/uplink scheduler designs, lab equipment usage

Technologies

VHDL, Verilog, C, C++, Python, 5GNR, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth

Responsibilities

Collaborate with FPGA, RF, and software engineers to design and validate FPGA-based systems; Develop floating-point and fixed-point models and run simulations to analyze system and modem performance; Support FPGA bring up and validation by developing and implementing system test plans

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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## About the role As a Senior Modem / DSP Communication Systems Engineer, you will design and implement advanced digital communication algorithms, including modulation, coding, synchronization, equalization, and channel estimation. You will also translate these into efficient real-time systems using DSP techniques and HDL (VHDL/Verilog) for FPGA/ASIC platforms, ensuring high performance and reliability. ## Responsibilities - Work in close collaboration with FPGA, RF/antenna, and software engineers to design and validate FPGA-based systems - Develop floating-point and fixed-point models and run simulations to analyze and validate overall system performance, including modem performance - Support FPGA bring up and validation by developing and implementing system test plans ## Requirements - Bachelor's degree in computer science, physics, computer engineering or electrical engineering - 5+ years of experience in system-level modeling and/or digital signal processing ## Nice to have - Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering discipline (or 2y+ industry experience) with emphasis in RF/microwave - Advanced degree in electrical engineering with emphasis in communication systems and/or digital signal processing - 8+ years of professional experience in system-level modeling - Professional experience in working on aspects of multiple access schemes such as TDMA, CDMA and OFDMA - Professional experience in design and verification of high data rate wireless modems - Expertise in C/C++, Verilog/VHDL, Python - Expertise in wireless communication standards, such as 5GNR, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc - Expertise in designing and implementing system-level procedures and algorithms - Expertise in building and using system-level simulators and performance analysis - Expertise in various multiple access schemes including downlink and uplink scheduler designs and tradeoffs - Understanding of system link budgets and analysis related to communication systems - Understanding of modem designs, link-level algorithms and hardware architectures - Understanding of FPGA development concepts, methodologies, and procedures - Experience working in the lab and using lab equipment - Strong teamwork skills combined with ability to work autonomously as an individual contributor - Strong problem solving skills with high attention to detail and desire to be challenged and learn new skills - Ability to meet tough goals under high pressure and manage time effectively
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