RF Digital Signal Processing Lead Engineer

About this role

You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing DSP algorithms and firmware for our state-of-the-art RF products and radar systems.

• Develop and implement real-time DSP algorithms for radar signal processing, including pulse compression, micro-Doppler processing, and target detection.
• Work with Software Defined Radios (SDRs), including RFSoC, to optimize signal acquisition and processing.
• Design and optimize firmware for radar data acquisition, processing, and control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including RF engineers and software developers, to integrate DSP firmware into the RF hardware system.
• Perform tests and troubleshoot RF system to ensure functionality and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in RF technology.

Must haves

• Min. 15 years of experience in developing DSP algorithms and firmware, with a strong focus on Signal Intelligence (SigInt) applications.
• Hands-on experience with COMINT and ELINT signal processing.
• Experience with Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and RFSoC-based implementations.
• Strong understanding of radar signal processing concepts, including Pulse compression, Doppler processing, Beam-forming, Angle of Arrival/Estimation, DOA, MIMO CFARs.
• Experience with communication protocols such as OFDM, QAM, and radar signal processing.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python and MATLAB, with experience in developing real-time embedded firmware.
• Proficiency in working with DSP processors (TI, ADI, Xilinx, or equivalent).
• Strong debugging skills using lab instruments (oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, logic analysers).
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Bonus points for

• Experience in designing and optimizing radar system FMCW chirps.
• Knowledge of radar architectures, including pulsed, CW, and FMCW radars.
• Experience with specific radar architectures, such as synthetic aperture radar (SAR) or phased array radar.
• Knowledge of radar performance metrics and analysis techniques, such as signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), probability of detection, and false alarm rate.
• Familiarity with radar performance metrics, such as range resolution, Doppler resolution, and sensitivity.
• Familiarity with radar system simulation tools, such as MATLAB Simulink or SystemVue.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and validation of radar systems.

What will make you successful in this role

• Experience with AI/ML applications in DSP.
• Deep Technical Expertise in RF theory and practice
• Understanding of adaptive filtering and beam-forming algorithms.
• Familiarity with software-defined radio (SDR) platforms.
• Contributions to open-source DSP projects or published research in signal processing.
• Assembling an RF system in record time
• Getting s**t done

How will we set you up for success in this role

• A live project: You will jump straight into a live project as soon as you join. No dummy or test projects.
• State-of-the-art tools and technologies : You will have access to the latest RF simulation and design software, along with advanced testing and measurement equipment.
• Access to resources: You name it, we will do everything to get it for you.
• Supportive team: You will be surrounded by the best minds ready to help you.