Founding DSP Engineer

Founding DSP EngineerSeattle, WA | Up to $250,000 Base + Benefits | Full-TimeWe're working with an ambitious, venture-backed satellite communications startup that's building a next-generation global connectivity network.Following a successful seed funding round, the company is making several key founding engineering hires, with DSP hardware development one of its highest priorities.We're looking for a Founding DSP Engineer to help define and develop the RF signal processing architecture underpinning the company's satellite payload technology.This isn't a role focused purely on writing FPGA code or developing algorithms in isolation. We're looking for someone who can bridge DSP algorithms, FPGA implementation and hardware systems engineering, taking real ownership of the technology from concept through hardware validation.What You'll Be DoingArchitect DSP hardware systems based on AMD/Xilinx RFSoC and Versal technologies.Define hardware requirements based on signal processing performance targets.Lead hardware design activities, working with electrical engineers, PCB designers and external development partners.Develop and implement DSP functionality including digital conversion, filtering, synchronization and channelization.Support FPGA development, hardware/software integration, prototype bring-up and testing.Work directly with the VP of RF Payload and wider founding engineering team to shape the technical roadmap.What We're Looking ForExtensive experience in DSP/FPGA engineering, ideally at Senior, Staff or Principal level.Hands-on AMD/Xilinx RFSoC experience (Zynq UltraScale+ and/or Versal).Strong understanding of DSP fundamentals and hardware-efficient algorithm implementation.Experience taking hardware platforms from requirements through development and bring-up.Familiarity with RTL development, Vivado/Vitis, MATLAB/Python and embedded systems.Background in satellite communications, wireless infrastructure, telecom, radar, SDR or related RF systems.Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup where you'll have significant technical responsibility.Experience with both RFSoC and Versal is advantageous, but not essential. Commercial satellite experience is also not required.Package & OpportunityBase salary up to $250,000 + benefitsEarly-stage, founding-team opportunity with significant technical influence.Direct access to senior leadership and involvement in major architecture decisions.Flexible remote/hybrid arrangements initially, with Greater Seattle preferred long-term.Join a funded business developing a new generation of satellite communications infrastructure.If you've spent your career developing complex DSP/FPGA systems and want the opportunity to own the hardware architecture behind a new satellite communications platform, we'd be keen to speak with you.