Senior/Principal DSP/FPGA Engineer

Pareto Frontier, LLC; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pareto Frontier, LLC in the Tampa Bay area seeks a Senior/Principal DSP/FPGA Engineer to drive design, implementation and verification of advanced signal processing solutions for tactical wireless communications.

The role requires high-speed FPGA design and RF domain knowledge, MATLAB modeling, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with hybrid/remote options. US export controls apply and some travel is expected.

Qualifications

• BS plus at least 5 years FPGA experience; advanced degrees preferred.
• Experience with RF/Wireless systems and tactical waveforms desired.
• Lab environment experience with RF test equipment required.

Skills

FPGA design

RF/Wireless

Lab RF testing

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Education

BS + 5+ years FPGA

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Pareto Frontier is looking for a unique individual passionate about turning the most innovative ideas and concepts into reality. The Senior or Principal DSP/FPGA Engineer will be involved in the conception, development, implementation and verification of highly advanced signal processing-oriented solutions across multiple technology areas with applications in tactical wireless communications systems. Proficiency with high-speed FPGA design & implementation is required, while signal processing expertise, and proficiency with MATLAB-based modeling and simulation are highly desired skills. The ideal candidate will be inspired to solve complex technical problems, highly self-motivated, ambitious and comfortable assuming many roles within an intense, fast-paced start-up environment.

Required Skills:

• High-speed FPGA design experience (5+ years)
• RF/Wireless Communications experience (Tactical waveforms highly desired)
• Experience working in an electronics lab environment: knowledge and ability to use RF test equipment (such as oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, and vector signal analyzer)
• MS/PhD is preferred but Bachelor's with 5 years minimum FPGA experience will be considered based on the individual.
• Required Traits: High self-drive, take ownership of tasks and projects, and ability work independently with minimal guidance

Additional Desired Skills

• Signal Processing expertise: Deep understanding of DSP fundamentals such as: Time/Frequency domain representations and analysis, Digital filtering/resampling techniques, fixed point processing, and computational complexity analysis.
• Strong experience with algorithm development, modeling and simulation using Matlab.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Must meet eligibility criteria to obtain and maintain a Secret-level clearance (post-hire), typically only awarded to U.S. citizens.

All candidates must also successfully pass a Commercial Background Investigation (CBI).

Location: Tampa Bay area (Palm Harbor, FL), with Hybrid and remote arrangements possible

Travel: 10% expected

Employment Status: Full-time employee, full benefits available

About Pareto Frontier:

Pareto Frontier, LLC is a startup technology solutions firm developing bleeding-edge capabilities for Tactical Wireless Communications and other areas in the Defense & Aerospace Industries.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Pareto Frontier, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.