DSP Engineer (Starshield)

TL;DR

DSP Engineer (Starshield): Designing and testing algorithms for on-orbit and ground-based data processing for large-scale RF systems with an accent on firmware and software designs for proliferated sensing and communications. Focus on collaborating with FPGA, RF/antenna, and software engineers to validate RF systems and drive program-level decisions.

Location: Onsite in Hawthorne, CA. Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State for ITAR compliance. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance is required as a condition of employment.

Salary: $120,000.00 – $170,000.00/per year

Company

hirify.global develops technologies for human exploration of stars, aiming to enable human life on Mars, with Starshield specifically supporting national security through satellite technology.

What you will do

• Drive program-level decisions on firmware and software designs.
• Research novel solutions for large-scale RF systems.
• Design and test algorithms for on-orbit and ground-based data processing.
• Work in close collaboration with FPGA, RF/antenna, and software engineers to design and validate RF systems.
• Perform on-orbit demonstrations and testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering with 1+ years of experience in digital signal processing engineering; or 3+ years of professional digital signal processing engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• 1+ years of experience in system-level modeling and/or digital signal processing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance.
• Must conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), requiring specific U.S. person status.
• Developed and deployed software in real-world applications and projects.
• Knowledge of computer architecture and networks.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks.
• Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Eligibility for long-term incentives (company stock, stock options, cash awards) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Work in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment, iterating rapidly from design to operational capability.