Sr. FPGA/Modem Design Engineer

Job Title

Sr. FPGA/Modem Design Engineer

Role Summary

Senior FPGA engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and verifying modem and software-defined radio (SDR) functions on FPGA platforms. Works with hardware and software teams to integrate radio subsystems and support lab-based verification.

Long-term contractor role (6–9+ months, possible extension). On-site in San Diego; start ASAP. U.S. citizenship required.

Experience Level

Senior — 10+ years of FPGA and modem design experience required.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include implementing modem algorithms on FPGA, verifying designs, and supporting hardware integration and lab testing.

• Design and implement FPGA logic for modulation/demodulation, digital filters, FFTs, and digital PLLs using VHDL.
• Develop and maintain modem algorithms and related C code for verification and integration.
• Perform design verification and validation from RTL through system-level testing.
• Integrate FPGA designs with radio hardware and perform lab-based testing and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineers to meet performance and timing requirements.
• Document designs, test procedures, and verification results.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience, plus a few preferred qualifications.

• Must-have: 10+ years of FPGA/modem design experience.
• Must-have: Practical radio design experience through verification.
• Must-have: Strong SDR background and experience with modulation/demodulation techniques.
• Must-have: VHDL and C programming experience.
• Must-have: Experience with digital filter design, FFT implementation, and digital PLLs.
• Must-have: Experience with Xilinx Kintex Ultrascale devices.
• Must-have: Hands-on hardware integration and lab testing experience.
• Must-have: U.S. citizenship (required for this role).
• Preferred: Active government security clearance; candidates with inactive clearances (recent within 5 years) may be considered and reactivation willingness is preferred.
• Contract details: Long-term contractor, 6–9+ months, start ASAP.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: A2e Technologies

Headquarters: Redmond, Washington, United States

A2e Technologies is a specialized engineering firm focused on providing advanced FPGA design solutions primarily for satellite communication and related technologies. The company prides itself on its expertise in high-speed communication interfaces and custom design implementations, catering to the needs of the telecommunications industry.