Digital Signal Processing Specialist

2 months ago

Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled FPGA Design Engineer to join our Falcon team at SpaceX. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing signal processing chains for the next generation of Falcon's flight computer and RF communication systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own the conceptual, architectural, and design components of digital, signal processing, and communication systems
  • Implement logic designs and signal processing algorithms in RTL
  • Integrate designs onto FPGA/SoC platforms
  • Bring up and validate devices that communicate to and fly in space
  • Analyze test results and bugs that require in-depth investigations
  • Hands-on integration and troubleshooting of flight hardware/software systems
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering / ECE, computer science, mathematics, or related STEM field
  • 2+ years of experience working with complex FPGAs, ASICs, or signal processing algorithms for digital communication / sensor systems (internship and research experience qualifies)
  • Knowledge of SystemVerilog or VHDL
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience developing data pipelines, state machines, and arithmetic logic
  • Exposure to advanced timing closure and resource optimization techniques
  • Experience integrating logic onto SoC platforms and designing high-throughput PS/PL interfaces
  • Solid understanding of DSP fundamentals
  • Experience interfacing with high-rate conversion interfaces (Xilinx RFSoC, AD9361)
  • Experience designing and modeling DSP algorithms (MATLAB, GNU Radio, Scientific Python)
  • Software development skills (C/C++/Python)
  • Experience with Linux and bash shell scripting
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs, requirements, and challenges
  • Understanding of verification methodologies
  • Excellent documentation skills and ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary environments
Additional Requirements
  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
Compensation and Benefits

At SpaceX, we offer a competitive compensation package, including a base salary, long-term incentives, and comprehensive benefits. Our compensation ranges for this role are as follows:

FPGA Engineer/Level I: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year

FPGA Engineer/Level II: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

We also offer a range of benefits, including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Learn more about the ITAR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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