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FPGA Engineer

Maxtena

Maxtena

Germantown, MD, USA
Posted 6+ months ago

As an FPGA Engineer, you will be responsible for design, development, and optimization of advanced signal processing algorithms. Your work will include designing waveforms and signal detection/demodulation methods for RF communications systems and developing firmware for field-programmable gate array (FPGA) of wireless modem products based on Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies.

The position is based in Germantown, MD.

YOUR WORK AT MAXTENA WILL INCLUDE:

  • Working with teams of software and hardware engineers to design custom RF communications systems for a Software Defined Radio
  • Designing and implementing waveform, signal detection, and feature extraction algorithms in firmware/software
  • Working at the physical layer to design waveforms and signal detection/demodulation methods that can be used in custom RF communications systems
  • Further Development of proven prototypes to a deployment standard
  • Building system solutions from algorithms by transitioning them from simulations to instantiations on FPGA platforms
  • Proposing verification methodologies and support the validation and testing of the implemented capabilities
  • Documenting the design, implementation, and test processes, and present the technical results to product teams and senior leadership
  • Development of Software/Firmware prototypes in an agile environment
  • Testing of solutions, including lab and field testing
  • Support demonstration of solution

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with an ability to obtain a Secret clearance
  • 5+ years of experience with Signal Processing
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent, Master's degrees prefered.
  • Demonstrated ability to design waveforms and signal processing techniques for RF communication systems in real-world environments
  • Demonstrated experience with FPGA implementation and testbench design with VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVerilog
  • Familiarity with Xilinx design process flow and tools (Vivado, Xilink SDK)
  • Demonstrated experience with developing algorithms using scripting languages such as MATLAB
  • Experience with C, C++ and developing for embedded targets
  • Lab integration / test / debug with Logic Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills including concise presentation skills

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE GUIDELINE:

  • Experience with software defined radio architectures and experience prototyping and testing communications systems using open source SDR tools such as GNU Rad

PERKS OF WORKING AT MAXTENA:

  • Developing innovative, meaningful products from scratch
  • A dynamic, innovative, and productive workplace
  • Cutting-edge technology & high-tech lab
  • Continuous career growth opportunities
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401K match
  • Flextime
  • Fun & games events
  • Coffee, sweets, & much more...

Maxtena is an Equal Opportunity Employer.