DSP Engineer (Platform)

Torrance, CA. Posted 5 days ago

The role

You will own the definition and development of modem algorithms for a next-generation radio platform. You will work within existing SDR and FPGA infrastructure to implement and validate waveforms.

What you will do

Own the definition and development of modem algorithms end-to-end
Define waveform processing chains for implementation on an in-house SDR platform or FPGA
Partition and implement modem signal-processing functions across FPGA logic and embedded/host-based compute
Collaborate with RF, FPGA, and systems engineers to integrate modem algorithms
Develop and run communication system tests to characterize modem performance

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
0-4 years of relevant experience
Experience developing modems or waveform processing chains for SDR, wireless communications, radar, or similar RF systems
Strong understanding of digital communications theory: CCSDS waveforms, BPSK/QPSK/OQPSK, DVB-S2, carrier synchronization, pulse shaping, equalization, and Doppler effects
Ability to carry waveform algorithms from analysis and prototyping through to a working implementation
Working understanding of the complete signal chain and how modem design decisions interact with RF and hardware constraints
Experience with communication system testing and performance characterization

Nice to have

Experience with bit-equivalence verification through FPGAs
Familiarity with SDR frameworks such as GNU Radio
Experience with real-time signal processing
Systems programming skills in C++ or Rust, with Rust especially valued
Experience with beamforming, radar, or electronic warfare (EW) systems

Before you apply

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligib

About the company

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company building a global network of phased array and parabolic ground stations. They design, build, and deploy scalable systems for satellite missions.