Digital Signal Processing / Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer

Kratos Space Training & Cyber; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Space Training & Cyber seeks a DSP/FPGA Engineer to design, simulate, implement, and test DSP functions within FPGA firmware and embedded software for RF-to-digital signal conversion.

You will document requirements, prototype, test, and automate processes while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams of FPGA, embedded software, and hardware engineers to deliver resilient aerospace ground systems.

Qualifications

• DSP and signal processing experience (Matlab or Python/NumPy/SciPy).
• FPGA development using VHDL/Verilog (AMD-Xilinx/Altera).
• U.S. Citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, implement, and test DSP functions in FPGA firmware and embedded software.
• Prepare design documentation and perform requirements analysis.
• Prototype, test, and automate processes.
• Collaborate with FPGA, embedded, and hardware teams on RF-to-digital signal conversion.

Skills

DSP

SDR

FPGA

VHDL

Verilog

Embedded

C++

Matlab

Python

Multi-rate filtering

Channel estimation

Tools

Git

Job description

Readiness Delivered.iFrom 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.iWe are seeking an DSP/FPGA Engineer to join our Kratos Product Engineering team.iThe 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.

Keyword: DSP, SDR, FPGA, VHDL/Verilog, Embedded, C++, Matlab, Python

Required Experience:

• 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

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 offeringsifrom 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.

From: Kratos Defense