Senior FPGA / RTL Design Engineer - Signal Processing

Silvus; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Silvus is seeking a Senior FPGA/RTL Design Engineer to join our team in Irvine, CA. This role involves participating in the research and development process for innovative communication products using advanced FPGA technology.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in FPGA design, including skills in digital signal processing and familiarity with Xilinx FPGAs. This position supports a hybrid work model, emphasizing a collaborative environment promoting the development of cutting-edge communication solutions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in FPGA design; or 4 years with a Master's degree.
• Experience with fixed point arithmetic and digital signal processing.
• Familiarity with logic analyzers and hardware verification.

Responsibilities

• Digital design architecting for wireless communication projects.
• Design of signal processing blocks working with systems engineers.
• RTL coding, simulation, and FPGA synthesis testing.

Skills

FPGA design

Digital signal processing

Xilinx FPGAs

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vivado IDE

Job description

THE COMPANY

Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission‑critical applications – on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle‑proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN‑MIMO waveform provide the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments.

With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world‑class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line‑of‑sight to extreme non‑line‑of‑sight, Silvus radios form a self‑healing, self‑forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high‑bandwidth data.

Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of Keeping Our Heroes Connected?

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a Senior FPGA/RTL Design Engineer who will report to the Director of FPGA Engineering on the FPGA Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will participate in all aspects of the research and development process from concept to field deployment. FPGA Design Engineers are responsible for the efficient implementation of novel signal processing algorithms for Silvus’ MIMO wireless networking products. In addition, they participate in the support and development of FPGA‑based designs for our advanced wireless systems R&D. These are exciting projects aimed at addressing challenging real‑world communication needs.

This position is on a hybrid schedule, a minimum of 4 days onsite per week is expected. On‑site days are Monday through Thursday. The location for this role is Silvus Technologies’ Engineering and R&D Office in Irvine, CA, near the vibrant Irvine Spectrum.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Digital design architecting for wireless communication projects.
• Fixed point design of signal processing blocks while working with systems engineers.
• RTL coding, simulation, and test bench development.
• FPGA synthesis and timing closure.
• Hardware verification and troubleshooting; familiarity with logic analyzers.
• Provide support to the RF and Software Engineering teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Minimum 6 years of demonstrated experience in FPGA design; 4 years of FPGA design experience with a Master of Science degree; 2 years of FPGA design experience with a PhD.
• Demonstrated experience with fixed point binary arithmetic and digital signal processing designs.
• Proven expertise working with multiple clock‑domain, high‑utilization FPGA designs.
• Experience with Xilinx FPGAs, SoCs, and the Vivado IDE.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE).
• Experience using MATLAB.
• Experience with communication systems on FPGA or ASIC designs.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office environment.
• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
• • Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set‑up of demonstrations and testing.
  • Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.
  • Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.
  • Walking/Moving in the labs.

COMPENSATION

Pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

CA Pay Range

$125,000 — $195,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor

Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally‑protected characteristic.