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Fairwinds Technologies, L

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Senior DSP Engineer

Location

United States

Posted

12 days ago

Salary

$175K - $200K / year

Seniority

Senior

Job Description

Senior DSP Engineer

Fairwinds Technologies, L

Role Description We are seeking a Senior DSP Engineer with deep expertise in RF communications signal processing and practical, hands-on implementation experience on Xilinx UltraScale+, RFSoC, and Versal platforms. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field, and has a proven track record of developing and fielding innovative DSP solutions for real-world RF systems (not just simulations). This role requires an innovative, out-of-the-box thinker, someone who can go beyond cookie-cutter DSP blocks to develop novel or nontraditional approaches when performance, latency, interference, or mission constraints demand it. The engineer will collaborate across RF, FPGA/embedded, systems, and customer teams to deliver mission-critical communications and signal processing capabilities. This position reports to the Chief Technology Office and involves close collaboration with customers and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions for RF Tactical & Naval Military Solutions, as well as strategic border protection applications. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and optimize DSP algorithms for RF communications signals, including waveform processing in contested and dynamic environments (e.g., filtering, synchronization, channelization, detection/estimation, demodulation/decoding, interference mitigation). - Lead algorithm development from concept through prototype to implementation, balancing performance, latency, robustness, and computational constraints. - Implement and validate DSP solutions on heterogeneous compute platforms including Xilinx RFSoC, UltraScale+, and Versal, leveraging PL/PS resources and hardware acceleration as appropriate. - Collaborate with FPGA engineers to translate algorithms into hardware-realizable architectures (fixed-point design, throughput/latency optimization, resource trade studies, hardware-friendly formulations). - Work closely with embedded software engineers to integrate real-time DSP pipelines (drivers, data movement, DMA, streaming interfaces, buffering strategies, runtime configuration). - Develop and execute test/verification strategies using lab instrumentation and captured RF datasets; characterize performance under impairments (CFO/phase noise, multipath, fading, interference/jamming, nonlinearities). - Develop simulation and analysis environments (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Python) and correlate simulation results to hardware/field behavior. - Provide technical leadership: define architecture, conduct design reviews, mentor engineers, and communicate trade-offs clearly to stakeholders. - Produce high-quality documentation (DSP design descriptions, algorithm specs, performance reports, ICD inputs, SBIR deliverables as required). - Support integration, debug, and field test activities spanning DSP, RF, FPGA, and embedded software domains. Qualifications - Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related field. - 15+ years of relevant DSP engineering experience with demonstrated delivery of RF communications signal processing solutions. - Proven practical experience processing RF communications signals (beyond academic examples), including development, validation, and performance characterization. - Strong fundamentals in communications and statistical signal processing (detection/estimation, synchronization, spectral analysis, filtering, modulation/demodulation concepts). - Experience implementing DSP on embedded/real-time systems and/or hardware-accelerated platforms, including Xilinx UltraScale+, RFSoC, and Versal. - Ability to simulate and/or model DSP algorithms in a suitable environment (MATLAB, Modelsim, etc.), with the ability to define or implement fixed-point functions, where applicable. - Demonstrated ability to create innovative DSP approaches when standard methods are insufficient—creative problem solver with strong analytical rigor. - Proficiency in at least one of: Python, C/C++, HDL (VHDL or Verilog), MATLAB (or equivalent), with disciplined software engineering practices. - Experience working with cross-functional teams (RF, FPGA, embedded, systems) to deliver complete system solutions. - U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance (or ability to obtain). Additional Preferred Qualifications - Experience with multi-carrier channelizers, DDC/DUC architectures, polyphase filter banks, efficient FFT-based processing, and real-time spectral sensing. - Experience with timing/synchronization challenges (PPS/10 MHz disciplining, phase-coherent multichannel systems, TDOA/FDOA concepts). - Familiarity with JESD204B/C-based high-speed converter interfaces and RF front-end integration considerations (AGC, spur mitigation, calibration). - Exposure to electronic warfare / interference environments, adaptive filtering, beamforming concepts, or robust waveform processing under jamming. - Experience with embedded Linux on Zynq/RFSoC/Versal platforms and real-time streaming architectures. - Scripting and automation (Python) for test harnesses, regression, and performance sweeps. - Working knowledge of applicable 3GPP 38.211 - 38.214 (Minimum Release 17) standards related to the 4G/5G physical layer. - Experience supporting DoD SBIR projects or similar government-funded R&D efforts. Supervisory Responsibility This position does not require direct supervisory responsibility; however, the engineer may mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional technical leadership. Work Environment This position is primarily performed in a traditional office environment. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, exempt position, working Monday through Friday; 40 hours per work week; occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Some flexibility in actual work hours may be offered. Travel Must be willing to travel 25–30% when required. Work Authorization/Security Clearance Must be eligible to work in the US and possess or obtain a Secret level clearance. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. AAP/EEO Statement Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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