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PRINCIPAL DSP ENGINEER – DIGITAL BEAMFORMING SYSTEMS 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

This is a very visible role with very high impact across the entire Satellite program. You will be part of a team responsible for defining the digital beamforming architecture, calibration scheme, implementation design, prototyping and production of the digital beamforming phased arrays for satellite communications system. Other responsibilities include: 

• Lead the system specifications for the phased array system architecture in collaboration with antenna, system, silicon and RF teams.
• Conduct trade-off studies for performance power, cost, complexity and reliability of digital beamforming systems.
• Develop test plans and procedures for digital beamforming systems.
• Develop bring up and test SW and tools for digital beamforming system.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Masters of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer science or applied mathematics with record of coursework and research work on signal processing.
• 12+ years of relevant research and/or industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience with a programming language such as C, C++ or Python.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• PhD in electrical engineering, computer science or applied mathematics with record of coursework and research work on signal processing.
• Previous work or research experience in beamforming systems.
• Familiarity with FPGA programming.
• Familiar with existing beamforming systems and industry trends.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

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