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Principal FPGA / RTL Design Engineer - Signal Processing

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100054 Silvus Technologies, Inc.

Remote

$200,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 2 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/3/2026

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Job Description

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications - on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments. With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data. Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc. Job Description Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of "Keeping Our Heroes Connected"?
THE OPPORTUNITY
Silvus is seeking a Principal
FPGA / RTL
Design Engineer who will report to the Director of FPGA Engineering on the FPGA Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will participate in all aspects of the research and development process from concept to field deployment. FPGA Design Engineers are responsible for the efficient implementation of novel signal processing algorithms for Silvus' MIMO wireless networking products. In addition, they participate in the support and development of FPGA-based designs for our advanced wireless systems R D. These are exciting projects aimed at addressing challenging real-world communication needs. This position is based at Silvus Technologies' headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA, and is on a hybrid schedule. A minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Digital design architecting for wireless communication projects. Fixed point design of signal processing blocks while working with systems engineers. RTL coding, simulation, and test bench development. FPGA synthesis and timing closure. Hardware verification and troubleshooting; familiarity with logic analyzers. Provide support to the RF and Software Engineering teams. Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience in RTL design and FPGA implementation; OR 8 years of RTL design and FPGA implementation experience with a Master of Science degree; OR 6 years of RTL design and FPGA implementation experience with a PhD degree. Demonstrated experience with fixed point binary arithmetic and digital signal processing designs. Proven expertise working with multiple clock-domain, high-utilization FPGA designs. Experience with Xilinx FPGAs, SoCs, and the Vivado IDE. Must be U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts. All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant field. Basic MATLAB skills. Solid knowledge and understanding of scripting languages such as Perl and Python. Strong communication and presentation skills. Experience with wireless communication systems on FPGA or ASIC designs.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Office environment. Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following: Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing. Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves. Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves. Walking/Moving in the labs. #silvuscareers
COMPENSATION
$175,000 - $225,000 / annually Basic Requirements Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience in RTL design and FPGA implementation; OR 8 years of RTL design and FPGA implementation experience with a Master of Science degree; OR 6 years of RTL design and FPGA implementation experience with a PhD degree. Demonstrated experience with fixed point binary arithmetic and digital signal processing designs. Proven expertise working with multiple clock-domain, high-utilization FPGA designs. Experience with Xilinx FPGAs, SoCs, and the Vivado IDE. Must be U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts. Travel Requirements Under 10% Relocation Provided Domestic Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes Our U.S.
Benefits include:
Incentive Bonus Plans Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 401K with Company Match 10 Paid Holidays Generous Paid Time Off Packages Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Parental & Family Leave and more! EEO Statement Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team. We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS OVERVIEW
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Learn more at www.motorolasolutions.com. If you are a current Motorola Solutions employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.