Principal FPGA / RTL Design Engineer - Signal Processing

Job Title

Principal FPGA / RTL Design Engineer - Signal Processing

Role Summary

Principal FPGA/RTL engineer responsible for implementing signal-processing algorithms on FPGAs for Silvus Technologies' MIMO tactical radio products. Work covers R&D through field deployment and requires close collaboration with systems, RF and software teams.

Position is based in West Los Angeles on a hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days onsite per week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday). Compensation range: $175,000 - $225,000 annually.

Experience Level

Level: Senior / Principal. This role expects extensive FPGA and RTL design experience (senior-level technical contributor).

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include design, implementation, verification, and support of FPGA-based signal processing systems.

• Architect and implement digital designs for wireless communication projects.
• Design fixed-point signal-processing blocks in collaboration with systems engineers.
• RTL coding, simulation, and testbench development.
• FPGA synthesis, timing closure, and resource optimization.
• Hardware verification, troubleshooting and use of logic analyzers.
• Support RF and software engineering teams during integration and testing.
• Participate in field tests and demonstrations as required (occasional exposure to field conditions).

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, compliance, and employment conditions.

• Proven experience in RTL design and FPGA implementation (senior-level; specific years summarized in Education Requirements).
• Strong background in fixed-point binary arithmetic and digital signal-processing implementations.
• Experience with multi-clock-domain, high-utilization FPGA designs.
• Experience with Xilinx FPGAs, SoCs and the Vivado toolchain.
• Experience with FPGA synthesis, timing closure, and hardware bring-up.
• Hardware verification and troubleshooting skills; familiarity with logic analyzers.
• Ability to collaborate with RF and software teams during system integration.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to federal contract requirements.
• Employment contingent on successful background check and drug test.

Education Requirements

Required: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Experience/degree equivalency: minimum 10 years of RTL/FPGA experience with a BS; OR 8 years with an MS; OR 6 years with a PhD. Preferred: M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. (No certifications were specified.)

About the Company

Company: Motorola Solutions

Headquarters: Schaumburg, Illinois, USA

Motorola Solutions is a global leader in communications technology, dedicated to providing public safety and security solutions. The company leverages advanced technologies to enhance community safety, collaborating across sectors to protect people, property, and places. With a commitment to innovation, Motorola Solutions is focused on building a safer future through integrated solutions and collaborative efforts in diverse environments.