MODEM Architect
Work with Engineering staff and chief engineers in the concept development, architecture, prototype design, integration, and testing of high-power processing solutions for various product lines and technology areas. These include high-power motor drives, power conditioning systems, laser systems, battery systems, advanced aerospace and electro-optic sensors, space-based optical communications, small satellites, space systems, nuclear thermal propulsion, optical beam pointing and control, and signal/image processing.
Responsibilities
Work with engineering staff and chief engineers to develop concepts, architectures, and prototypes for high-power processing solutions.
Exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for reviewing, researching, designing, developing, and/or solving engineering system issues.
Demonstrate experience in improving legacy systems and developing new systems.
Generate electrical controls and embedded systems architecture solutions, perform engineering analyses for systems and circuits, document findings, and communicate results to engineering and program management staff.
Provide technical presentations and manage technical effort schedules.
Function in an advisory or leadership role for projects/programs, providing planning, direction, and oversight to less experienced professional staff.
Formulate multi-year plans and coordinate solution development and deployment, including documentation, reporting, and technical presentations.
Evaluate the integration of engineering solutions within the overall engineering environment and ensure completion of appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and updates.
Plan for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.
Develop new and expand existing business opportunities.
Communicate with colleagues and management throughout the solution development and deployment cycles.
Represent the company as a prime technical contact on contracts/projects and interact with external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
MODEM algorithm modeling, design, and implementation.
Expertise in the design and implementation of MODEM algorithms in FPGAs.
Understanding of multirate filters, synchronization, timing, symbol, and frequency recovery and tracking loops.
Ability to create a modem reference model and map the model to functional implementation.
Embedded systems development (processor, microcontroller, FPGA).
Experience in the analysis, design, and implementation of hardware systems including digital, analog, and RF.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
Fifteen (15) or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, thirteen (13) or more years with a master's degree, or ten (10) or more years with a PhD.
Experience in embedded systems development for complex, high-performance system-of-systems.
Embedded systems architecture and project development for Xilinx and/or Microsemi devices including Zynq Ultrascale+ and SmartFusion2 SoCs.
Familiarity with DoD technical review processes.
Experience with Matlab, Xilinx Vivado Design Suite, Xilinx Vitis Unified Software Platform, Microsemi Libero SoC Design Suite, Linux, VHDL, C/C++, PADS or Altium PCB Design Software, project management tools.
Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving project.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $230000.00/yr.
Competitive benefits, 401K, annual bonus, relo assistance
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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