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DSP Engineer

Maxtena
Germantown, USA
Full-time
Senior · 7+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 5 days ago
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Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize FPGA and ASIC-based digital signal processing systems for next-generation communication platforms
  • Collaborate with ASIC, RF, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and performance optimization
  • Develop and test FPGA modules using Verilog/VHDL for high-reliability and radiation-tolerant environments
  • Troubleshoot and debug FPGA, firmware, and embedded systems issues in both lab and customer environments
  • Perform system-level testing, including BER, NPR, and interoperability testing using industry-standard lab equipment
  • Develop test tools and automation scripts (Python, MATLAB) for data collection, analysis, and system validation
  • Support customer integration efforts and provide on-site technical assistance when needed
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of design methodologies, tools, and testing frameworks

Required Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance
  • S. in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, MSE preferred
  • 7+ years of experience in DSP, FPGA, or ASIC development
  • Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, and hardware description languages (Verilog/VHDL)
  • Experience with FPGA development tools (Xilinx, Altera/Intel) and simulation environments (e.g., QuestaSim)
  • Solid understanding of digital communications systems, including modulation, coding, and signal analysis
  • Experience with lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzers
  • Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS, Linux)
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
  • Additional Qualification:
  • Experience with satellite communications or software-defined radio (SDR) systems
  • Knowledge of radiation effects and space-grade FPGA design
  • Experience working in Agile development environments
  • Familiarity with cryptography and telecommunications systems
  • Desired experience in: Image processing Software Defined Radio Channelization/ Reconstruction Array processing Radar, Artificial Intelligence, Beamforming
  • Active TS security clearance is a plus
  • Maxtena is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Preferred Qualifications

  • S. in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, MSE preferred
  • Desired experience in: Image processing Software Defined Radio Channelization/ Reconstruction Array processing Radar, Artificial Intelligence, Beamforming
  • Active TS security clearance is a plus

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