Sr Signal Processing FPGA Engineer-Wireless Systems – Lunar Permanence

Sr Signal Processing FPGA Engineer-Wireless Systems – Lunar Permanence

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, telecommunications, or a related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a strong hands-on experience on firmware and software development for radio and communications applications.
• Experience in writing RTL using Verilog/System Verilog/VHDL (System Verilog desired). Experience in developing and implementing DSP algorithm on FPGAs/SoCs.
• Expertise in digital communications system design, digital signal processing, and embedded software development.
• Proficient with Matlab/Simulink, or equivalent modeling environment and experience in developing and implementing DSP algorithm on FPGAs/SoCs.
• Proven track record of successfully supporting complex wireless communication projects from conception to deployment with an in-depth understanding of communication protocols, modulation schemes and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of DSP algorithms and blocks, digital systems, and FPGA firmware for communications systems and Software Defined Radios for lunar missions.
• Support Matlab/Simulink Code generation for signal processing and filtering blocks.
• Analysis of algorithmic computational complexity and hardware resource needs (FPGA fabric, memory/IO bandwidth, etc.).
• RTL logic implementation and FPGA prototyping on System on Chip platforms.
• Work with hardware engineers to drive device selection: FPGA, ADC/DAC, DDR3/4, NOR flash, etc.
• Support HW bring-up and work alongside EE engineers to support design verification.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with RF hardware engineers, system engineers, and mission architects to define requirements and develop scalable communication systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices, as well as Blue Origin’s stringent safety and reliability requirements.
• Maintain thorough documentation of firmware and software development and testing procedures to ensure knowledge transfer and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of FPGA development, RTL design, synthesis and verification, CDC, constraint definition, STA, and timing closure.
• Proficient with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus.
• Proficient in writing RTL using Verilog/System Verilog/VHDL (System Verilog desired).
• Experience working on Xilinx FPGA or SoC platforms and developing firmware for space communication systems.
• Familiarity with lunar or planetary communication challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and stay updated with emerging technologies in the field of wireless communications and digital systems design and development.