Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer - FPGA & GPU

Essential Functions

• Lead FPGA/GPU architectural design, HDL coding, test bench creation, simulation, and analysis for high-performance DSP and signal processing applications.
• Perform RF, microwave, and radar-related analysis including spectrum behavior, propagation effects, receiver/front-end characteristics, pulse parameters, PRI/PW/RF measurement, modulation recognition, and emitter characterization.
• Apply DSP techniques including FFTs, filtering, detection, estimation, and time-frequency analysis to support system design and verification.
• Execute systems engineering tasks including requirements development (JIRA/DOORS), CONOPS definition, integration planning, test procedures, and performance analysis.
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to plan and conduct system integration testing in laboratory and platform environments.
• Document system behavior, anomalies, and integration results following established engineering standards; verify and validate system functionality across new and legacy baselines.
• Support troubleshooting of RF chains, timing/synchronization issues, calibration, and hardware/software interaction during system integration.
• Collaborate with customers to ensure satisfaction with system performance and to clarify operational requirements.
• Provide technical updates to management and customers, contributing to schedule, risk, and resource planning.
• Produce end-user documentation, integration reports, and technical analysis packages as required.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment with time-critical program milestones and evolving technical objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant engineering experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related engineering experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience with FPGA or GPU-based design, including VHDL/Verilog/CUDA, test benches, and simulation tools.
• Demonstrated understanding of RF and microwave fundamentals, including antennas, receivers, spectral behavior, and front-end design.
• Demonstrated experience with signals analysis techniques and tools, including pulse analysis, modulation assessment, and emitter characterization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of radar fundamentals such as pulse radar, CW/FMCW, LPI principles, scan patterns, and threat system behavior.
• Demonstrated experience in MATLAB and Python for algorithm development, modeling, automation, data analysis, and visualization.
• Demonstrated experience working with large IQ/sample data sets and developing automated processing workflows.
• Demonstrated familiarity with test equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, vector signal analyzers, and AWGs.
• Demonstrated experience with SDR platforms, digitizers, and receiver systems.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Active TS/SCI.
• Experience with integration and troubleshooting of complex RF or electronic warfare receiver systems.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and DOORS for requirements and workflow management.
• Experience with advanced DSP algorithm development and implementation.
• Familiarity with system-level SEI, LPI/LPE techniques, or advanced emitter analysis methodologies.
• Experience in software integration and system-level test.
• Proficiency with standard office and documentation tools.