Radar Systems DSP Engineer – FPGA, RF Sensing (Relocation)

TerraFirma; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in TerraFirma

Relocation support

Job summary

TerraFirma in Austin, TX is seeking an engineer to own a new DSP system from concept to prototype, spanning hardware and software across analog and digital domains. You will design and test RF frontends, analyze signals, run field tests, and develop algorithms to extract features from RF/EM interactions.

Responsibilities include system architecture, sensor hardware design, FPGA processing, and leading cross-disciplinary teams while mentoring others.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 2+ years of professional or project experience with RF, DSP, or electrical engineering with hands-on hardware development and prototyping.
• Proficiency in fundamentals of signals analysis and electrical engineering.
• Demonstrated experience owning large-scale deliverables, leading teams, and driving product roadmaps.
• Strong background in digital and image signal processing, machine learning, and large dataset handling.

Responsibilities

• Own the electromagnetic sensing system architecture from concept to prototype.
• Design and validate RF frontends and antenna concepts; comfortable with RF circuit and FPGA processing.
• Develop, test, and deploy algorithms in sensor fusion, image processing, and object detection in Python/C++; explore reinforcement learning for higher confidence.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to design, test, and deliver custom hardware and software solutions.
• Take on leadership roles when required, mentor new employees, and actively participate in the hiring process.

Skills

RF

DSP

FPGA

Python

C++

Linux

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

B.S. Computer Engineering

Tools

GNU Radio

Verilog HDL

PCB design

Job description

TerraFirma in Austin, TX is seeking an engineer to own a new DSP system from concept to prototype, spanning hardware and software across analog and digital domains. You will design and test RF frontends, analyze signals, run field tests, and develop algorithms to extract features from RF/EM interactions.

Responsibilities include system architecture, sensor hardware design, FPGA processing, and leading cross-disciplinary teams while mentoring others.