SatCom, ISR & Space Payload Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Define system architectures for SatCom, ISR, and space payload applications leveraging Altera FPGA technologies
• Partner with customers and internal teams to translate mission requirements into scalable, high-performance solutions
• Design and optimize signal processing pipelines for applications such as modulation/demodulation, channelization, encryption, and image/sensor processing
• Drive adoption of FPGA-based acceleration for onboard processing, including real-time and edge compute in space environments
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and product teams to influence roadmap and deliver optimized solutions
• Support system integration across RF front-end, digital processing, and high-speed interconnects
• Develop reference architectures, white papers, and technical collateral for aerospace and defense customers

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred
• 8+ years of experience in satellite communications, ISR systems, or space payload design
• Strong background in digital signal processing (DSP) for communications or sensing systems
• Hands-on experience with FPGA design (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog, RTL development)
• Experience with communication protocols and standards (e.g., DVB-S2/S2X, CCSDS, LDPC, etc.)
• Familiarity with high-speed data interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, JESD204)
• Experience with system-level design in constrained environments (power, thermal, radiation)

Security Clearance Requirement

This position may involve work on U.S. Government contracts that require access to controlled or classified information. Accordingly, all applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain the required security clearance may result in the withdrawal of an employment offer or termination of employment, consistent with applicable law.

Key Competencies

• Strong system-level architecture and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance performance, power, and reliability for space environments
• Customer-facing experience with aerospace/defense stakeholders
• Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Pay Range

$169.0K - $244.7K USD

Job Type

Regular

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

Portsmouth

Additional Locations

San Jose, California, United States