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Senior FPGA RF Signal Processing Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of professional experience in FPGA development of RF DSP and translating prototype algorithms into FPGA implementations
  • Profound expertise in HDL (Verilog / System Verilog / VHDL) and FPGA system architecture and design flows
  • Ability to work with a distributed, interdisciplinary team (scientists, engineers, data support, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Implement and optimize DSP algorithms on FPGAs for real-time execution; support algorithm prototyping in Python and porting to ARM SoCs
  • Design, simulate, and implement DSP algorithms for RF applications (Communications, ESM, Radar, etc.)
  • Collaborate with RF hardware engineers on instrument bring-up, calibration routines, and system integration, and team up with other software departments
  • Author technical documentation, design specifications, and test reports

About the company

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Muon Space

Space Industry & Satellite Operations

Muon Space is ushering in a revolution in our ability to understand, predict and model a changing planet through large scale networks of sensors in space.

Company details

Company typeStartup
IndustrySpace Industry & Satellite Operations
Company size11 - 50

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Job description

About the role

Muon Space seeks a talented Senior FPGA Engineer with RF DSP Expertise to join our High Performance Compute team. In this role, you will implement HDL for digital signal processing of RF systems on FPGAs, and design and optimize these algorithms. You'll work at the intersection of RF theory, DSP algorithm development, software defined radio (SDR), and high performance digital FPGA design to deliver high-performance wireless communication and RF sensing products. If you thrive on complex challenges in a dynamic startup environment and want to build the future of Earth observation, we want to hear from you.

This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our Mountain View, CA office three days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and optimize DSP algorithms on FPGAs for real-time execution; support algorithm prototyping in Python and porting to ARM SoCs
  • Design, simulate, and implement DSP algorithms for RF applications (Communications, ESM, Radar, etc.)
  • Collaborate with RF hardware engineers on instrument bring-up, calibration routines, and system integration, and team up with other software departments
  • Author technical documentation, design specifications, and test reports

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of professional experience in FPGA development of RF DSP and translating prototype algorithms into FPGA implementations
  • Experience with general RF digital signal processing techniques in some of the following areas: spectrum monitoring, signal intelligence, modulation/demodulation, filtering, channel estimation, equalization, synchronization, AGC, DPD, etc.
  • Profound expertise in HDL (Verilog / System Verilog / VHDL) and FPGA system architecture and design flows
  • Ability to work with a distributed, interdisciplinary team (scientists, engineers, data support, etc.)
  • Familiarity with modern software development tooling and best practices
  • Ability to acquire and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in systems analysis, troubleshooting and design, with a strong understanding of the interplays between hardware and software
  • Experience working with a distributed team of developers across multiple groups and departments
  • Familiarity with Xilinx/AMD RFSoC or MPSoC
  • Proficiency in C/C++ or Rust for embedded/real-time systems
  • Experience with Python-based development and analysis
  • Familiarity with FPGA-based DSP techniques 
    • DPD (Digital Predistortion), beamforming, MIMO, or radar signal processing
    • Communications: Modulation schemes (QAM, OFDM, FSK), channel coding, multirate signal processing, and adaptive filtering
    • RF concepts: mixers, PLLs, ADCs/DACs, IQ imbalance, frequency planning, link budgets
    • Calibration algorithms (DC offset, IQ correction, LO leakage)
  • Experience working on space-based applications
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for embedded firmware
  • Proficient with version control (Git), debugging tools (JTAG, GDB), and lab instrumentation

What Youโ€™ll Bring

  • A systems-level mindset that connects RF physics, DSP mathematics, and FPGA implementation
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills for solving RF/FPGA hardware bugs
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Salary

The salary range for this role is $138,000 - $190,000, plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process. 

About Muon Space

Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.

Taking Care of Our Team

At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.

Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too.  Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

ITAR/EAR Requirements

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. ยง 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. ยง 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.

 

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