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General Atomics · 2 months ago

Senior Staff Signal Processing Engineer FPGA

Poway California

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$128K/yr - $229K/yr

10+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading company in remotely piloted aircraft and advanced surveillance systems. They are seeking a highly experienced Signal Processing Engineer to work on cutting-edge technology, focusing on systems architecture and the development of data processing and signal processing algorithms.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Proficient in the implementation of advanced digital signal and/or image processing algorithms on FPGAs

Determines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems

Represents the organization as a prime technical contact within the engineering team for assigned project(s)/program(s)

Proficient with the following tools / languages: MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, VHDL, Xilinx Vivado

Ability to design innovative embedded algorithms given system performance specifications

Must be able to prototype algorithms in a high level language before embedded implementation

Ability to translate system performance specifications into digital firmware requirements, design, and test specifications

May function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff

Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including deployment, resource requirements, testing, documentation, integration and compliance and safety

Plans and coordinates the maintenance of engineering solutions including, documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solution(s) in an evolving environment

Plans for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology

Participates in or may lead the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company

Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Qualification

Signal processing algorithmsFPGA implementationMATLAB/SimulinkC/C++VHDLXilinx VivadoEmbedded algorithmsProject leadershipCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCustomer focused

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership

Must possess ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals

Capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact

Ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals

Customer focused

Able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment

Able to work extended hours and travel as required

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required

Preferred

A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium, and invited and/or participated on an engineering review panel are desirable

Signal processing and implementation experience for Acoustic Sensors, Optical Sensors, Electronic Warfare, Radar, and/or RF Communication systems

Proficient with RDMA/RoCE implementations

Proficient with embedded security implementations

Proficient with beamforming, channelization, and polyphase filters