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FPGA RF Signal Processing Engineer

Muon Space· Engineering - Software
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Hybrid (San Jose, CA)$190k - $212k + equityFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Role focused on implementing HDL/RTL for DSP of RF systems on FPGAs, optimizing algorithms, and collaborating with RF hardware and software teams in a hybrid onsite environment in San Jose, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and optimize RF processing algorithms on FPGAs for real-time execution; support algorithm prototyping and modelling and porting to ARM FPGA-SoCs
  • Design, simulate, implement and integrate DSP and modulation algorithms for RF applications (Communications, ESM, Radar, etc.)
  • Collaborate with RF hardware engineers on communications and 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
  • 3+ years of professional experience in FPGA development of RF algorithms 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 RTL/HDL (Verilog / SystemVerilog / 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 and willingness to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Active clearance is a plus.

Skills

Required:RTL/HDL proficiencyFPGA-based RF algorithm implementationDSP and modulation algorithmsCollaboration across teams

Benefits

  • three weeks paid vacation for new employees
  • 12 paid holidays
  • unlimited sick time
  • paid parental leave
  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • short & long term disability and life insurance
  • equity compensation
Last updated Sep 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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