Senior FPGA RF Signal Processing Engineer
Muon Space· Engineering - Software
Remote$158k - $223kFull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Senior FPGA Engineer with RF DSP expertise to design, implement, and optimize DSP algorithms for RF applications on FPGAs, interfacing with RF hardware, SDR concepts, and high-performance FPGA design in a remote-friendly startup environment.
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 obtain and maintain a security clearance
Skills
Required:DSP on FPGAHDL (Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL)FPGA design flowsRF DSP techniques
Benefits
- equity grant
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- short & long term disability and life insurance
- three weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time, paid parental leave
Last updated Sep 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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