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Sr. DSP Systems Engineer (Silicon Engineering)

Irvine, CA💼 Full-time💰 $165,000–$165,000🗓 2026-08-13 → 2026-09-26

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

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