Sr. DSP Systems Engineer (Silicon Engineering)
Core
Developing next-generation ASICs for space and ground infrastructures to enable global connectivity via the Starlink satellite broadband system.
Role type
Senior IC DSP Systems Engineer (Silicon Engineering)
Builds
Next-generation ASICs for on-orbit and ground-based RF sensing and communication systems
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Silicon Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
System-level modeling, Digital signal processing, RF/wireless system design, Digital beamforming, Massive MIMO, Direct-to-device technology, Link budget analysis, Modem algorithms, ASIC/FPGA development flows, MATLAB, C/C++, Python
Preferred skills
AI-driven architecture, Wireless standards (LTE, WiFi), Channel impairment modeling, Multiple access schemes (TDMA, CDMA, OFDMA), Software-defined radios, Git, Atlassian tools
Technologies
MATLAB, C/C++, Python, GNU Radio, JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo
Responsibilities
Drive program-level decisions on sensor firmware, software, and AI-driven architecture for large-scale RF sensing and satellite broadband systems; Research and develop novel solutions incorporating advanced digital beamforming, massive MIMO, and direct-to-device technology; Design, model, and test algorithms for system-level and link-level performance; Collaborate with ASIC/FPGA, RF/antenna, and software engineers to design, validate, and bring up silicon-based RF sensing and communication systems; Generate spacecraft/consumer equipment specifications, requirements, test procedures, and bit-/cycle-accurate vectors; Analyze overall system performance and implement system test plans
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC