Senior FPGA Engineer
Core
Lead the design, development, integration, and debugging of advanced FPGA-based communications, RF, and signal processing systems for national security missions.
Role type
Senior IC FPGA Engineer (DSP/RF)
Builds
FPGA-based communications and RF systems for defense and intelligence applications
Domain
National Security / Defense / RF & Digital Signal Processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
VHDL, Verilog, FPGA architecture design, real-time DSP algorithm implementation, embedded processor integration, hardware bring-up, testbench creation, system integration, performance optimization
Preferred skills
C/C++ DSP implementation, SDR frameworks (GNU Radio, RFNoC), embedded Linux (PetaLinux/Yocto), MATLAB/Simulink, Python automation, AMD Zynq RFSoC platforms
Technologies
Vivado, AXI, GNU Radio, RFNoC, RedHawk SDR, OpenCPI, PetaLinux, Yocto, MATLAB, Simulink, Python, Git
Responsibilities
Design and implement FPGA-based DSP architectures for communications and RF systems; Lead development and integration of FPGA logic across SDR platforms; Implement and debug real-time DSP algorithms (filtering, FFTs, modulation); Integrate FPGA designs with embedded processors and peripherals; Develop supporting software and firmware for module control; Perform hardware bring-up, testing, and debugging in lab environments; Create and maintain simulation environments and verification workflows; Collaborate with RF, software, and systems engineers for end-to-end integration; Analyze and optimize FPGA performance regarding throughput, latency, and power; Develop automation tools for build and deployment workflows; Mentor junior engineers on FPGA design and DSP techniques
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership
