Principal DSP Hardware Systems Engineer

Akkar; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkar is seeking a Principal DSP Hardware Systems Engineer to design and implement DSP chains on Zynq RFSoC and Versal platforms. You will translate DSP requirements into hardware specifications, lead hardware development from concept to production, and develop fixed-point RTL/HLS implementations with accompanying software to calibrate and monitor the system.

You will own PS/PL partitioning and drive verification strategies, including hardware-in-the-loop tests and lab measurements.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent required.
• 8+ years DSP implementation on FPGAs/SoCs, including at least 3 years on Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC and/or Versal.
• Ownership of at least one hardware platform from requirements through bring-up.
• U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual or eligible to obtain ITAR authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement DSP signal chains on AMD Zynq RFSoC and Versal devices.
• Translate system and DSP performance requirements into hardware requirements.
• Lead hardware development from concept to production, including schematic/layout reviews and prototype bring-up.
• Develop algorithm models (Python/MATLAB/C++), then fixed-point and bit-accurate RTL/HLS and AI Engine kernels.
• Own the PS/PL partitioning and embedded software to configure, calibrate and monitor the system (Linux or bare metal).
• Establish verification strategy: simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, lab measurements and regression.
• Characterize RF/digital performance in the lab (SFDR, SNR, EVM, phase noise, spurs, latency).
• Document architecture, interfaces and test results, and mentor other engineers.

Skills

DSP implementation

FPGA/SoC

RTL/HLS

Python/MATLAB/C++

Linux/bare metal

System architecture

Mentoring

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering

MS or PhD in signal processing / communications

Tools

Zynq RFSoC

Versal

Job description

We are supporting a stealth satellite communications company that is looking to hire a Principal DSP Hardware Systems Engineer.

About you:

You will be an engineer who combines deep Digital Signal Processing expertise with the ability to drive hardware development that enables DSP implementation. This person will define signal-processing architectures, specify and lead development of the boards and platforms that host them, and support software delivery of the DSP firmware.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement DSP signal chains (digital down/up-conversion, channelization, filtering, synchronization, equalization, beamforming or similar) on AMD Zynq RFSoC and Versal devices.
• Translate system and DSP performance requirements into hardware requirements: converter selection, clocking, power, thermal, interfaces and board architecture.
• Lead hardware development from concept to production, including schematic and layout reviews, vendor and design-house coordination, prototype bring-up and validation.
• Develop algorithm models (Python/MATLAB/C++) , then fixed-point and bit-accurate implementations in RTL, HLS and, where appropriate, AI Engine kernels.
• Own the PS/PL partitioning and the embedded software needed to configure, calibrate and monitor the system (Linux or bare metal).
• Establish verification strategy: simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, lab measurement and automated regression.
• Characterize and debug RF/digital performance in the lab (SFDR, SNR, EVM, phase noise, spurs, latency).
• Document architecture, interfaces and test results, and mentor other engineers.

Education and Experience

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent required; MS or PhD in signal processing, communications or a related field preferred.
• [8+] years of experience in DSP implementation on FPGAs or SoCs, including at least [3] years on Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC and/or Versal.
• Demonstrated ownership of at least one hardware platform from requirements through bring-up
• To comply with U.S. Government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.