FPGA Engineer - RF DSP Applications

Senior FGPA Engineer - RF DSP Applications (m/f/x)

Location : Sterling, VA****Introduction

At Dedrone we are building the world’s leading airspace security solutions to protect people, property and information from the threat of drones. Our AI-driven software is combined with state-of-the-art sensors and effectors all working together to detect, track, identify and mitigate drones. This is why Dedrone is experiencing exponential growth and has the world’s largest installed base of customers including 130+ critical infrastructure sites, 70+ public safety entities, and 50+ federal government customers in 40 countries around the world.

Position

Seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer with 5+ years experience with FPGA design, proficient in VHDL/Verilog, and a track record in efficient DSP algorithm implementation for RF applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design and optimize DSP algorithms for RF on Intel and AMD FPGAs.
• Translate high-level RF DSP requirements into optimized hardware implementations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for FPGA integration in projects.
• Utilize HLS tools for accelerated design and FPGA performance optimization.
• Develop and maintain FPGA designs using VHDL and Verilog.
• Implement parallel processing architectures for FPGA parallelism.
• Apply fixed-point arithmetic and optimization techniques.
• Conduct performance analysis and debugging for issue resolution.
• Integrate FPGA designs with external components.
• Thoroughly document FPGA designs and methodologies. Essential Skills:

• DSP fundamentals and algorithm expertise.
• In-depth knowledge of FPGA architecture (Intel/AMD platforms).
• Proficient in VHDL and Verilog programming.
• HLS tools proficiency for FPGA design.
• Design of parallel processing architectures for DSP tasks.
• Fixed-point arithmetic and optimization techniques.
• FPGA development tools proficiency (Intel, AMD).
• Strong debugging and testing skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Thorough documentation abilities.
• Continuous learning mindset.
• Project management skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master's in EE, CE, or related field.
• 5+ years FPGA design for RF DSP applications
• Experience with one or more domains : Radar, Comms, EW Systems
• Proven track record in optimizing FPGA performance.

We Offer

At Dedrone, you can expect to work in a startup-like atmosphere, expect excitement as well as tasks that are diverse in nature. We’re a highly qualified, international team that’s passionate about what we do and where we want to go. Our corporate structure is flat, and we offer plenty of room for individual ideas to develop. We are quick in our decision-making and like to keep our processes lean. We also offer permanent positions from day one, flexible working hours, team events, free coffee, treats and much more.

Join our team of talented professionals and contribute to the advancement of cutting-edge and globally implemented airspace security solutions. If you are passionate about customer success and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

Dedrone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for this position will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (including m/f/x)