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Principal Comms System and Modem Engineer- Terawave

Cupertino, CA, US💼 Full-time💰 $269,175–$269,175🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop and optimize PHY, modem, and DSP algorithms for high-throughput satellite communication systems (TeraWave) to deliver symmetrical data speeds up to 6 Tbps.

Role type

Principal Comms System and Modem Engineer

Builds

Optically interconnected satellite constellation (LEO/MEO) for enterprise-grade connectivity

Domain

Satellite communications, DSP, Signal Processing

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Modem algorithm development, DSP algorithm development, OFDM systems, Channel estimation, Equalization, Synchronization, C/C++, Python, MATLAB, System modeling

Preferred skills

Fixed-point modeling, FPGA prototyping, RF impairments analysis, Adaptive modulation and coding, 3GPP PHY specifications

Technologies

MATLAB, C/C++, Python, FPGA, ASIC

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize PHY, modem, and DSP algorithms; Model and analyze communication channels and impairments; Evaluate modem architecture tradeoffs; Support pre-silicon verification and post-silicon validation; Provide technical guidance on modem architecture decisions

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC

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