Radar Backend Systems Development Engineer
Core
Design and deliver the architecture, specification, and digital backend for radar payloads, focusing on high-speed data systems and digital signal processing for spaceborne electronics.
Role type
Senior IC radar backend systems engineer
Builds
Radar payload digital backend elements, high-speed data architecture, and digital signal processing strategies
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Radar Systems
Required skills
Digital electronics design, High-speed electronics, Mixed-signal electronics, Digital signal processing, Spaceborne electronics analysis, FPGA/ASIC integration, System architecture, Interface definition, Verification and test strategy, Development planning
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
ADCs, DACs, FPGAs, ASICs
Responsibilities
Define high-speed data architecture including ultra-fast ADCs/DACs and high-throughput FPGAs/ASICs; Specify instrument digital backend to achieve required radar timing, control, and digital processing; Define interfaces between radar instrument back-end and platform/front-end; Develop plans, model philosophies, and verification/test strategies.
Seniority
Professional, hands-on IC