Senior FPGA RF Signal Processing Engineer Seen this week

About the role

This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our Mountain View, CA office three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize DSP algorithms on FPGAs for real-time execution; support algorithm prototyping in Python and porting to ARM SoCs
• Design, simulate, and implement DSP algorithms for RF applications (Communications, ESM, Radar, etc.)
• Collaborate with RF hardware engineers on instrument bring-up, calibration routines, and system integration, and team up with other software departments
• Author technical documentation, design specifications, and test reports

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in FPGA development of RF DSP and translating prototype algorithms into FPGA implementations
• Experience with general RF digital signal processing techniques in some of the following areas: spectrum monitoring, signal intelligence, modulation/demodulation, filtering, channel estimation, equalization, synchronization, AGC, DPD, etc.
• Profound expertise in HDL (Verilog / System Verilog / VHDL) and FPGA system architecture and design flows
• Ability to work with a distributed, interdisciplinary team (scientists, engineers, data support, etc.)
• Familiarity with modern software development tooling and best practices
• Ability to acquire and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in systems analysis, troubleshooting and design, with a strong understanding of the interplays between hardware and software
• Experience working with a distributed team of developers across multiple groups and departments
• Familiarity with Xilinx/AMD RFSoC or MPSoC
• Proficiency in C/C++ or Rust for embedded/real-time systems
• Experience with Python-based development and analysis
• Familiarity with FPGA-based DSP techniques 
• DPD (Digital Predistortion), beamforming, MIMO, or radar signal processing
• Communications: Modulation schemes (QAM, OFDM, FSK), channel coding, multirate signal processing, and adaptive filtering
• RF concepts: mixers, PLLs, ADCs/DACs, IQ imbalance, frequency planning, link budgets
• Calibration algorithms (DC offset, IQ correction, LO leakage)
• Experience working on space-based applications
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for embedded firmware
• Proficient with version control (Git), debugging tools (JTAG, GDB), and lab instrumentation

What You’ll Bring

• A systems-level mindset that connects RF physics, DSP mathematics, and FPGA implementation
• Strong analytical and debugging skills for solving RF/FPGA hardware bugs
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Salary

The salary range for this role is $138,000 - $190,000, plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.