Design Engineer DSP Algorithms

Antwerp Space; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Multicultural environment

Strong corporate culture

Professional development

Salary package with fringe benefits

Résumé du poste

Antwerp Space is seeking an FPGA/DSP specialist to design, develop, and validate advanced signal processing algorithms for next‑generation wireless baseband systems. Your work will contribute to space communications, radar, and GNSS.

You will translate theory into efficient digital implementations, model PHY systems in Python/MATLAB/C/C++, optimize performance and robustness, and collaborate with FPGA, hardware, and software engineers to ensure reliable test strategies and lab validation.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related field.
• Strong foundation in digital signal processing and communication theory.
• Proficient in Python, MATLAB, C or C++.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilités

• Model and simulate state-of-the-art physical layer (PHY) systems using Python, MATLAB, C, and/or C++.
• Design and optimize signal processing algorithms with focus on performance, robustness, and efficiency.
• Develop fixed-point models and perform detailed performance and quantization analysis.
• Collaborate closely with FPGA, hardware, and software engineers to translate algorithms into efficient digital implementations.
• Contribute to code development in MATLAB, Python, C, and/or C++.
• Define and execute test strategies, analyze results, and debug system-level issues.
• Support integration and validation of designs in both simulation and laboratory environments.

Connaissances

Python

MATLAB

C

C++

Formation

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics

Description du poste

As part of our FPGA (Field‑Programmable Gate Array), DSP (Digital Signal Processing) & Algorithms team, you will design, develop, and validate advanced signal processing algorithms for next-generation wireless baseband systems. Your work will directly contribute to cutting‑edge applications in space communications, radar, and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System).

You will play a key role in translating theoretical concepts into efficient, real‑world implementations that run on high-performance digital platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Model and simulate state‑of‑the‑art physical layer (PHY) systems using Python, MATLAB, C, and/or C++
• Design and optimize signal processing algorithms with a focus on performance, robustness, and efficiency
• Develop fixed‑point models and perform detailed performance and quantization analysis
• Collaborate closely with FPGA, hardware, and software engineers to translate algorithms into efficient digital implementations
• Contribute to code development in MATLAB, Python, C, and/or C++
• Define and execute test strategies, analyze results, and debug system‑level issues
• Support integration and validation of designs in both simulation and laboratory environments

Your profile

Required qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
• Strong foundation in digital signal processing and communication theory
• Proven programming skills in Python, MATLAB, C, or C++
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Technical expertise (one or more of the following)

• Wireless communication algorithms
• RF impairment estimation and compensation
• Radar signal processing
• GNSS signal processing and receiver algorithms
• Experience with fixed‑point design and hardware‑oriented algorithm development
• Familiarity with FPGA‑based implementations
• Hands‑on experience with lab equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters,…)
• Experience debugging and validating real hardware systems

What we can offer you

• A multicultural environment. You’ll be working in an international environment with colleagues from all over the world.
• A strong corporate culture. Our company is based on strong values: respect, trust, personal development and well‑being.
• Professional development. You’ll get the chance to learn, to share your expertise, to develop your skills and contribute to high‑level, international projects in a high‑tech environment.
• Salary package: a very attractive salary package including numerous fringe benefits. The main job location is Hoboken, though, short‑term missions abroad are part of this challenging job environment.