FPGA/DSP Design Engineer (VHDL/Verilog)

FPGA/DSP

Design Engineer (VHDL/Verilog)

NOTICE TO RECRUITERS

This is a Direct Hire position. We work exclusively with direct applicants and do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submittals, or phone calls from third-party recruitment agencies

Location:

Torrance, CA (full-time on-site, 9/80 schedule option) Company Description Great people working together in a relaxed, positive environment, solving challenging engineering problems while developing world-class products. Founded in 1998, Escape Communications designs, produces and sells complex wireless communications products and systems into the telecommunications and SATCOM equipment industries, in both commercial and military markets. We are located in the South Bay area, a few short miles from Los Angeles County beaches. Escape is a small company, where employees get the opportunity to play a critical role in the development and delivery of world-class products to companies across the globe. We are growing, and we are looking for exceptional, motivated individuals to grow with us. For more details, visit www.escapecom.com. Job Description Escape Communications develops state-of-the-art signal processing platforms for satellite communications systems, as well as terrestrial microwave and millimeterwave wireless radio links. These platforms employ highly flexible architectures, with configurable modulation modes ranging from FSK to 4096QAM, and configurable bit rates ranging up to 10 gigabits per second and beyond, and advanced packet processing features. Advanced features include cross-polarization interference canceling, adaptive modulation & coding, and advanced forward error correction. Our military SATCOM terminal platform products employ complex protected frequency hopped, time permuted TDMA waveforms. Applications include protected military satellite communications, high-capacity commercial satellite communications, cellular backhaul, broadband wireless access backhaul, high capacity last mile, and private networks. Escape is seeking a talented and motivated individual to play a key role FPGA implementation on our radio modem products.

Responsibilities include:

Design and implementation of FPGA-based digital signal processing systems Development of self-checking unit/system-level test benches Troubleshooting and resolving design issues Qualifications The position requires RTL design experience (VHDL preferred). The following skillsets are also required: Understanding of FPGA design flow (synthesis, place & route, etc) Experience with full development cycle of FPGA design Understanding of hardware architecture Strong understanding of software and hardware interaction Ability to read and understand schematic designs Basic working knowledge of lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal sources, power supplies Excellent verbal and written skills to interact with design teams Xilinx and/or Altera Tool Suites Minimum 1 year of industry work experience in FPGA implementation required The following skillsets are desired, although not strictly required: Use of Subversion for codebase control in team environment Use of ModelSim/QuestaSim for FPGA design simulation Experience with script languages (Python, Perl, Ruby, etc.) A bachelor's degree in EE or CS is required; a master's degree is strongly preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with prior relevant experience. Successful applicant must be able to provide proof of authorization to work full-time in the US without visa sponsorship. Benefits Escape Communications offers a relaxed work environment and a generous benefits package, including health benefits, long-term disability insurance, flexible vacation time, a 401K retirement plan, flexible work schedule (9/80), and a stock options plan for qualified applicants.

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//www.escapecom.com/open-positions/ Escape Communications is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$140,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you able to provide proof of authorization to work full-time in the US without any form of visa sponsorship? Do you have communications digital signal processing implementation experience? If so, how many years?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

FPGA implementation: 1 year (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Torrance, CA 90505: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person