Principal System Architect RF SoC - TeraWave

About the role

This foundational role on our TeraWave team develops models and algorithms for Terawave custom silicon, supports ASIC and SW implementation, and designs advanced digital multi-beam beamforming phased array systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop models and algorithm for Terawave Custom Silicon: packet processing, MAC, PHY, Radio Drive for lowest power consumption and highest performance
• Target Hardware and Software algorithms for FPGA and ASIC implementation
• Support the ASIC and SW implementation thru pre-silicon verification and post silicon productization
• Design advanced Digital multi-beam beamforming Phased array systems
• Architect and model optimized RF transceivers for the TeraWave system
• Drive block level RF and AMS specifications in collaboration with the RFIC designers
• Develop and model impairments compensation and system calibration methods for the Custom Silicon and Phased Array design
• Work collaboratively with ASIC, RFIC and Software implementation teams
• Work with the application team to bring up prototype pre-silicon and support all post-silicon to validate your architecture performance

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in RF systems design and development
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Experience with networking, modem MAC and PHY, DSP, RF and/or Mixed Signal Designs
• Experience with Matlab, System C, C/C++ or other System level tools
• Knowledge of DSP and communications systems including spread spectrum, forward error correction, and modulation types (OFDM, QPSK, QAM, PCM/FM, PAM)

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred
• Experience in full ASIC lifecycle (architecture, design, simulation, verification, validation, integration & test) preferred
• Experience with Software-Defined Radio Architectures, ADC/DAC, and/or DSPs preferred
• Experience mentoring early career engineers preferred

Skills

• Experience with software-defined radio architectures
• Experience with ADC/DAC and DSPs
• Experience with software-defined radio architectures
• Experience with software-defined radio architectures

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays

Pay

Base Pay Range For CA applicants is $269,175.00 - $376,843.95 WA applicants is $269,175.00 - $376,843.95 Other Site Ranges May Differ

Schedule

Onsite in Bay Area-CA, San Diego-CA, Austin-TX or Kent-WA. Temporary remote work exception while local sites are being developed.

Culture Statement

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