Space Optics DSP Engineer (FPGA/Simulink)

MBRYONICS; Cork; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

MBRYONICS is hiring a DSP Engineer to translate advanced communication theory into high-impact hardware for space-bound optical systems. The role suits a PhD graduate transitioning academia to industry, focusing on algorithm design, system modeling, and hardware integration in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate across teams to develop and validate DSP algorithms, work with FPGA partners for RTL readiness, and document architectures for the broader engineering lifecycle.

Qualifications

• PhD ideally or nearing completion in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Physics, or related field with DSP/digital communications focus.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for modeling and algorithm development.
• Strong foundation in digital communication theory and error-correction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Algorithm development for DSP and FEC in floating-point and fixed-point precision to optimize link performance.
• Collaborate with FPGA team to translate DSP algorithms into RTL specifications.
• Develop end-to-end models of analog RF and optical components to evaluate system performance.
• Work with optical testing and firmware teams on transceiver calibration and run-time optimization.
• Validate models against hardware performance using lab data, refine designs.
• Document algorithm architectures and simulation results with clear fixed-point specifications.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Digital communication theory

C/C++

Python

Problem-solving mindset

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FPGA

Job description

MBRYONICS is hiring a DSP Engineer to translate advanced communication theory into high-impact hardware for space-bound optical systems. The role suits a PhD graduate transitioning academia to industry, focusing on algorithm design, system modeling, and hardware integration in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate across teams to develop and validate DSP algorithms, work with FPGA partners for RTL readiness, and document architectures for the broader engineering lifecycle.