SDR & GPU Acceleration Engineer (SatCom)

TL;DR

SDR & GPU Acceleration Engineer (SatCom): Leading the design and implementation of software-defined communication systems and accelerated digital signal processing pipelines for next-generation satellite communication with an accent on PHY/MAC layer optimization and GPU-based high-performance computing. Focus on building scalable software architectures, designing low-latency processing solutions, and executing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing for complex communication systems.

Location: Must be based in or able to relocate to Gilching, Germany (Hybrid model with 4 weeks of remote work outside the usual area per year).

Company

hirify.global is a highly experienced technology group specializing in advanced engineering and software solutions for the aerospace, defense, and telecommunications sectors.

What you will do

• Lead the design and implementation of software-defined modem and protocol processing solutions for high-rate satellite communication systems.
• Develop and optimize PHY and MAC layer processing chains for next-generation wireless and SatCom technologies.
• Design GPU-accelerated digital signal processing pipelines for modulation, demodulation, and signal analytics.
• Integrate and evaluate SDR platforms, RF front ends, and hardware-accelerated processing platforms within end-to-end validation environments.
• Plan and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, interoperability campaigns, and performance benchmarking.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers while contributing to architectural decision-making.

Requirements

• Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related discipline.
• Strong experience in Software Defined Radio (SDR) architectures and digital communication systems.
• Advanced knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) techniques and PHY/MAC layer protocols.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python for complex software systems.
• Practical experience with GPU programming and parallel processing frameworks like NVIDIA CUDA.
• Experience with Linux-based development environments and system integration.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with flexible start and finish times.
• 4 weeks per year of teleworking outside your usual geographical area.
• Personalized career development plans and language learning support.
• Relocation package available for international candidates.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and accident insurance.
• Wellbeing program including physical and mental health training, plus free fruit and coffee.