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We design advanced wireless digital communication systems and electronic warfare systems. Development efforts include the whole lifecycle of designs from proposals, requirement definition, coding, simulation, synthesis, place and route, and verification testing. We are looking for an engineer who enjoys challenging work with a team of talented engineers and can work well both with a team and as an individual contributor. 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Equivalent experience in ASIC design is also applicable.\nExperience with modem FPGA development including Discrete-time Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Digital Communications is highly desired. Modem or high-speed DSP data paths, digital filters, FFTs, and error-correction codes, Turbo or LDPC is preferred. \nExperience in simulation, synthesis, and placement software tools such as ModelSim, Synplicity, Xilinx Vivado / ISE and/or Altera Quartus development tool sets.\nExperience with HLS (High-Level Synthesis)\nExperience in laboratory debug techniques using digital scopes, logic analyzers, BERTS, and other complex measurement devices.\nFPGA Design using High-speed serial interfaces (3+ Gbps)\nExperience with software and FPGA interface, memory controllers, and high speed interfaces.\nMust have experience with Testbench Architectures, working knowledge of Matlab, SystemC, C, and/or C++. \nMust be able to read, understand and review schematic drawings. \nFamiliarity with code revision management tools such as Git/Bitbucket and JIRA.\nIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City, the salary range for this role is $127,500-$236,500. 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