Senior DSP Engineer for RF/FPGA Radar Systems

Vadum Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vadum, Inc. seeks a highly motivated DSP Engineer with a strong background in FPGA development and digital signal processing (DSP), as well as experience with analog, digital, and RF systems.

In this role, you will play a key part in the architecture, design, and development of complex RF sensors, radar systems, measurement equipment, and electromechanical products. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver with strong technical expertise, creativity, and initiative, and will

Qualifications

• MS, 10+ yrs related experience.
• Security clearance or ability to obtain clearance.
• Strong technical knowledge in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Track record for putting systems/products into fielded use.
• Academic background in digital communication, signal processing, information theory, probability/statistics, estimation/detection, pattern recognition, optimization, image processing, and machine vision. Experience with ML/AI a plus.
• Familiarity with SDR, modulation schemes, complex baseband, and radar fundamentals.
• Ability to implement digital filters, perform time/frequency analysis, denoising, signal detection, channelization, beamforming, and interpolation/decimation.
• Bench-level bring-up and troubleshooting with analog and RF test equipment.
• Implementation knowledge and/or experience using FPGAs a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, initiative, attention-to-detail, and quality focus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate DSP design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prototype and implement DSP algorithms using MATLAB, Python, C/C++, etc.
• Independently develop signal processing chains from ADC/DAC to information products.
• Assist with part selection related to front-end noise figure, ADC/DAC dynamic range, bit-depth, sampling rate, and memory resources.
• Participate in all phases of development life cycle (requirements, block diagrams, integration, evaluation, and test activities).
• Work in a matrixed team to define, lead, and design end-to-end solutions for advanced R&D projects.
• Assist in generating technical proposals and estimates in support of applied research.
• Coordinate aspects of the project to meet technical, schedule, and cost goals.
• Interact with customers, development partners, and vendors.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

FPGA development

DSP

RF systems

Education

MS degree in engineering or related field

Tools

FPGA tools

Job description

Vadum, Inc. seeks a highly motivated DSP Engineer with a strong background in FPGA development and digital signal processing (DSP), as well as experience with analog, digital, and RF systems.

In this role, you will play a key part in the architecture, design, and development of complex RF sensors, radar systems, measurement equipment, and electromechanical products. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver with strong technical expertise, creativity, and initiative, and will