FPGA Engineer (Radar)

TL;DR

FPGA Engineer (Radar): Building the foundation for next-generation radar capabilities by translating sensing algorithms into production-ready FPGA implementations with an accent on high-throughput data movement and signal processing. Focus on designing efficient FPGA architectures, optimizing for latency and resource utilization, and collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Location: Hybrid in Hoffman Estates, IL. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Compensation: $150,000–$200,000

Company

MatrixSpace develops AI-enabled radar and sensing systems that provide situational awareness in challenging environments by combining advanced radar, edge computing, and AI.

What you will do

• Design and develop FPGA architectures and high-throughput data paths for radar sensing systems.
• Develop and integrate vendor and custom IP, including SPI, AXI, DMA, FIFOs, and streaming pipelines.
• Translate radar and signal processing algorithms into efficient FPGA implementations.
• Debug and optimize designs for timing, resource utilization, throughput, and latency.
• Partner with RF, embedded, and software engineers to define interfaces and performance targets.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship on FPGA design and implementation.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience developing FPGA-based systems for radar, RF, or high-speed signal processing.
• Strong RTL development skills using System Verilog, Verilog, VHDL, or HLS.
• Experience with modern AMD/Xilinx or Intel FPGA platforms and vendor IP integration.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed data movement, memory interfaces, and clock-domain crossings.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship and able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Signal Processing, or Radar Systems.
• Experience with modern radar architectures like MIMO, phased arrays, FMCW, or pulse-Doppler.
• Experience with embedded Linux, FPGA/software co-design, or device drivers.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge radar and sensing technology with real-world impact.
• Collaborative environment working alongside world-class engineers.
• Focus on innovation and technical excellence in multidisciplinary problem solving.