FPGA Architect — SatCom, ISR & Space Payload

191 Altera Corporation; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 244,700; Full time

Job summary

191 Altera Corporation seeks a SatCom, ISR, and Space Payload Architect based in Portsmouth, Virginia. This position focuses on architecting FPGA-based solutions for satellite communications, ISR, and onboard space payload processing. The candidate should have 8+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

The architect will define system architectures, design signal processing pipelines, and collaborate with teams for successful application implementation. Altera offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in satellite communications, ISR systems, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with digital signal processing for communications or sensing systems.
• Experience with system-level design in constrained environments.

Responsibilities

• Define system architectures for satellite communications applications leveraging FPGA technologies.
• Design and optimize signal processing pipelines for various applications.
• Collaborate with teams to influence roadmap and deliver optimized solutions.

Skills

Digital Signal Processing

FPGA Design (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog)

Satellite Communications

ISR Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

FPGA Development Tools

Communication Protocol Standards

High-speed Data Interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet)

Job description

191 Altera Corporation seeks a SatCom, ISR, and Space Payload Architect based in Portsmouth, Virginia. This position focuses on architecting FPGA-based solutions for satellite communications, ISR, and onboard space payload processing. The candidate should have 8+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

The architect will define system architectures, design signal processing pipelines, and collaborate with teams for successful application implementation. Altera offers competitive compensation and benefits.