Snr Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer

Luton
3 weeks ago
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Join a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration technologies. They are shaping the future of space and looking for bold thinkers and boundary-pushers who are eager to change the world, both on the ground and in the stars.

We’re on the hunt for a DSP Firmware Engineer to join our growing UK-based team. Working with cutting-edge technologies, you'll collaborate with international experts to advance space telecommunication payloads, instruments, and sensors for exploration and communication missions.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to develop space telecommunication payloads and advanced sensors.

  • Design, simulate, and implement digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for telecoms and sensing applications.

  • Translate formal input requirements into firmware design concepts, from well-defined specifications to innovative, new concepts.

  • Troubleshoot hardware and software challenges for space missions.

  • Maintain and extend existing space communication products.

  • Produce and document firmware requirements as needed.

    Ideal Qualifications:

  • University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

  • Considerable commercial experience in signal processing design and implementation.

  • Proficiency in designing and simulating multirate signal processing algorithms.

  • Experience with C/C++ coding for SoC cores and/or vector processors.

  • Expertise in VHDL or Verilog for FPGA or ASIC designs.

  • Experience with modern AMD/Xilinx SoCs for implementing DSP algorithms is highly desirable.

  • Familiarity with formal configuration control methods.

  • Experience leading design teams and familiarity with 5G/LTE radio stacks is a plus.

  • Knowledge of radiation mitigation design techniques for space hardware is a bonus.

    We’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space. If you’re driven by innovation and inspired to help create the future of space exploration, join our talented team and ignite new possibilities.

    Ready to take your career to new heights? We want to hear from you!

    Bluestream Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an as an Employment Business for temporary / contract recruitment

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