FPGA/DSP Design Engineer (VHDL/Verilog)

Job Title

FPGA/DSP Design Engineer (VHDL/Verilog)

Role Summary

Implement FPGA-based digital signal processing for radio modem and SATCOM products. Work on architectural design, RTL implementation, verification, and lab bring-up as part of a small engineering team focused on wireless and satellite communications.

On-site role in Torrance, CA with a 9/80 schedule option; position supports product development from design through system testing.

Experience Level

Entry-level — minimum 1 year of industry FPGA implementation experience required.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include design, verification, and support of FPGA/DSP features used in modem and radio systems.

• Design and implement FPGA-based digital signal processing systems (RTL).
• Develop self-checking unit- and system-level testbenches and verification environments.
• Troubleshoot, isolate, and resolve design and integration issues.
• Participate in full FPGA development flow: synthesis, place & route, timing closure, and bitstream generation.
• Integrate FPGA designs with board-level hardware and host software; collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Perform lab bring-up and validation using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal sources, and power supplies.
• Document designs, test procedures, and results; communicate progress with engineering team.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and conditions for employment. Preferred skills listed separately.

• RTL design experience; VHDL preferred.
• Understanding of FPGA design flow (synthesis, place & route) and full FPGA development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with hardware architecture and software/hardware interaction.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic designs.
• Basic working knowledge of lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal sources, power supplies).
• Experience with Xilinx and/or Altera tool suites.
• Minimum 1 year industry work experience in FPGA implementation.
• Authorization to work full-time in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be able to relocate to Torrance, CA (90505) prior to starting work.

Preferred / nice-to-have:

• Experience with Subversion for source control.
• Experience using ModelSim or QuestaSim for simulation.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Perl, Ruby, etc.).

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is required; a Master’s degree is strongly preferred.

About the Company

Company: Escape Communications

Headquarters: Torrance, CA, USA

Designs, produces and sells complex wireless communications products and systems for commercial and military telecommunications and SATCOM markets. Founded in 1998, the company develops signal‑processing platforms and radio modem products, including FPGA-based designs for microwave, millimeter-wave and satellite links.