FPGA Engineer

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.