Digital Signal Processing / Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Herndon (VA); In loco; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking a mid-career DSP/FPGA Engineer in Herndon, VA. You will design and test DSP algorithms and FPGA firmware, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to convert RF signals to digital representations.

The role emphasizes design, simulation, implementation, verification, and automation across hardware and software elements. A BA/BS is required, with 2–5 years of experience and on-site work in Herndon, VA.

Competenze

• Digital Signal Processing (Matlab or Python/NumPy/SciPy)
• FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog, AMD-Xilinx/Altera)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Mansioni

• Design, simulate, implement and test DSP functions in FPGA firmware and embedded software.
• Collaborate with FPGA firmware, embedded software and hardware teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Create design documentation, perform requirement analysis, prototyping, testing and automation.

Conoscenze

Digital Signal Processing

FPGA development

US Citizen

Formazione

BA/BS

Strumenti

Git

Descrizione del lavoro

Digital Signal Processing / Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer

• Job Tracking ID : 85347-370801
• Job Location : Herndon, VA US.
• Job Level : Mid Career (2+ years)
• Level of Education : BA/BS
• Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
• Date Updated : 10/28/2026
• Years of Experience : 2 - 5 Years
• Starting Date : Invalid Date
• Travel Requirement : Domestic
• Compensation :
• Capabilities : Space Training & Cyber
• Salary : $0
• Years Of Experience : 003

Job Description

Readiness Delivered .From the satellite control center and ground system to the network operations center, Kratos products are proven across the ground segment. Our technologies are engineered to work together seamlessly, reducing integration complexity and accelerating deployment success. We are seeking an DSP/FPGA Engineer to join our Kratos Product Engineering team. The DSP/FPGA Engineer will be responsible for the design, simulation, implementation, and test of DSP functions implemented in a combination of FPGA firmware and embedded software. The role includes a wide scope of activities such as design documentation, technical requirement analysis, prototyping, testing, and automation. The DSP/FPGA Engineer will be working on a multi-disciplinary engineering team including FPGA firmware developers, embedded software developers, and hardware developers to design a variety of embedded products focused on conversion of signals between RF and digital domains.

Experience and Skills

• Digital Signal Processing (Matlab or Python/NumPy/SciPy)
• FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog, AMD-Xilinx/Altera)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Embedded Software (C++, ARM, Git)
• Multi-rate filter design, channel estimation and equalization techniques
• RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers and signal generators.
• Satellite ground system equipment
• CI/CD build pipelines
• Automation (Python)

#LI-Onsite

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: TBD

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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