FPGA Digital Design Engineer (6+ month Contract)

12 hours, 47 minutes ago
Contract
Senior
Software Development
Kepler Communications

Kepler Communications

Kepler Communications is revolutionizing space connectivity with a cutting-edge network of satellites, delivering data at lightspeed and modernizing on-orbit communications to bring the Internet to outer space.

Diversified Telecommunication Services
51-200
Founded 2015
$16M raised

Description

  • Develop custom FPGA IP for new Kepler satellite digital-payload features.
  • Design and implement FPGA code for SDR signal modulation/demodulation or embedded interfaces with processors and peripherals.
  • Improve the reliability of existing DSP and interface designs.
  • Participate in the full FPGA development flow, including simulation, synthesis, place and route, timing closure, and hardware testing.
  • Integrate new functionality into Kepler designs with IP core vendors.
  • Collaborate with lead engineers on communications and network architecture for the future satellite constellation.
  • Contribute to conceptual design studies for new spacecraft.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of FPGA/RTL design experience.
  • Experience with Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL, with willingness to learn or transition to SystemVerilog.
  • Experience with Xilinx FPGAs, particularly Zynq and UltraScale.
  • Strong understanding of timing principles, including clock-domain crossing and timing closure.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python, Tcl, csh/bash, or similar languages.
  • Experience with FPGA tools such as Vivado or Quartus and HDL simulation tools such as ModelSim.
  • Master’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or equivalent (preferred).
  • Experience with coherent digital demodulation, including BPSK, QPSK, or QAM (preferred).
  • Experience with interfaces, high-speed transceivers, Xilinx Versal/RFSoC, PCB design, or RF electronics design (preferred).

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and a robust equity plan.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
  • Unlimited vacation, parental leave, and company-wide holiday shutdowns.
  • $1,500 annual professional development fund.
  • Relocation packages for approved roles.
  • Semi-annual company parties, team events, and company-wide Town Halls and Celebration Calls.
  • Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games, and appliances.

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