Principal FPGA / RTL Design Engineer – Signal Processing
Motorola SolutionsJob Title
Principal FPGA / RTL Design Engineer – Signal Processing
Role Summary
Senior individual contributor on the FPGA Engineering team at Silvus Technologies (a Motorola Solutions subsidiary). Lead architecture, RTL development, and implementation of signal-processing blocks for MIMO wireless networking products from concept through field deployment.
Position is based in West Los Angeles on a hybrid schedule (minimum three days onsite per week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday).
Experience Level
Senior - typically 10+ years of professional RTL/FPGA design experience (alternatively 8 years with an M.S., or 6 years with a Ph.D.).
Responsibilities
Design, implement, verify, and support FPGA-based signal processing for wireless systems. Collaborate with systems, RF, and software teams.
- Architect digital designs for wireless communication projects.
- Design fixed-point signal-processing blocks in collaboration with systems engineers.
- Write RTL, develop simulation testbenches, and run verification flows.
- Perform FPGA synthesis, timing closure, and resource optimization.
- Hardware verification and troubleshooting; use of logic analyzers and lab test equipment.
- Support RF and software engineering teams during integration and testing.
- Participate in R&D activities aimed at advanced wireless system features and deployments.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills, security/eligibility, and employment conditions.
- Minimum demonstrated RTL design and FPGA implementation experience (see Experience Level for specific years).
- Proven experience with fixed-point binary arithmetic and digital signal-processing implementations.
- Experience handling multiple clock domains and high-utilization FPGA designs.
- Experience with Xilinx FPGAs, SoCs, and the Vivado toolchain.
- Familiarity with hardware debug and verification tools (logic analyzers, lab instrumentation).
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident) due to U.S. federal contract requirements.
- Employment contingent on successful background check and drug test.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and perform occasional field demonstrations and lab activities.
Education Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is specified. Alternate experience thresholds are allowed: 10+ years of RTL/FPGA experience with a B.S.; 8+ years with an M.S.; 6+ years with a Ph.D. M.S. or Ph.D. in relevant fields is listed as preferred in the posting.
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.
