Senior Mixed-Signal RF/Analog Engineer - FPGA & High-Speed

Alpha Data | FPGA; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary starting at $130,0

Professional growth opportunities

Exposure to aerospace/defense markets

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Alpha Data is seeking a Senior Mixed Digital & RF/Microwave Electronics Design Engineer in Colorado to lead the design of high-performance embedded products. You will blend RF/analog with high-speed digital circuitry around AMD Versal RF/adaptive SoC platforms and own the board-level process from schematic to bring-up.

The role encompasses hardware bring-up, FPGA design, software for validation, and collaboration with firmware, software, and mechanical teams to deliver complete systems for

Qualifications

• 8+ years of board-level hardware design with a strong focus on analog/RF.
• Proficiency with simulation, schematic capture, and PCB layout tools (Keysight ADS, OrCAD CIS, Cadence Allegro).
• Demonstrated experience with analog RF and high-speed digital design principles, including signal integrity and power integrity considerations.
• Experience with hardware testing, debugging, and validation using lab equipment (VNA, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mixed-signal PCBs combining RF/analog to ~18GHz with high-speed digital interfaces around AMD FPGA platforms.
• Perform RF design and simulation (matching networks, transmission lines, baluns) and validate designs using lab equipment.
• Take ownership of board-level design from schematic through layout, bring-up, and characterization.
• Collaborate with PCB layout engineers on high-density multilayer designs with tight signal and power integrity.
• Debug hardware issues at board and system level including RF performance and power-related problems.
• Develop FPGA designs and software tools (Vivado, TCL, Python) to support validation and test.
• Develop and execute test plans and validation procedures for prototypes and production units.
• Collaborate with firmware, software, and mechanical teams to deliver complete systems.
• Support production and customer-facing activities including issue investigation and documentation.

Skills

RF/analog design

High-speed digital PCB design

FPGA design

Lab validation

Python

Vivado

Vitis

Schematic capture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Keysight ADS

OrCAD CIS

Cadence Allegro

Vivado

Vitis

Job description

Alpha Data is seeking a Senior Mixed Digital & RF/Microwave Electronics Design Engineer in Colorado to lead the design of high-performance embedded products. You will blend RF/analog with high-speed digital circuitry around AMD Versal RF/adaptive SoC platforms and own the board-level process from schematic to bring-up.

The role encompasses hardware bring-up, FPGA design, software for validation, and collaboration with firmware, software, and mechanical teams to deliver complete systems for