DSP & Embedded Systems Engineer - Spain

• Job Location: Spain
• Type: Contract
• Posted: 05/12/2019

Our client, a new space company in North West Spain are looking for a DSP & Embedded Systems Engineer to join the team on an initial 6 month contract with a view to go permanent.

You will work as part of a team of engineers to develop radio embedded solutions for space communications systems. You will support the implementation of DSP (Digital Signal Processing) algorithms in programmable devices (FPGAs) and embedded Linux environments.

Tasks:

• Design digital communication systems using platforms including software defined radios (SDRs) and FPGAs.
• Functional modelling of DSP algorithms and their implementation in RTL (Verilog/VHDL) or high-level languages (C/C++).
• Integration of programmable cores within a SoC with an embedded Linux system.
• Support the evolution of our custom space-tailored radio platforms.

Qualification:

• The candidate must have a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Telecommunication, Computer Science, Software or equivalent engineering degree.
• The applicant must be fluent in English.
• Strong wireless modem architecture and digital communications foundation
• Understanding of DSP algorithms.
• Experience with software radio applications.
• Hands-on experience with FPGA design flows.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux systems.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of coding theory and techniques: LDPC, Turbo codes.
• Familiarity with software defined radios and GNURadio is a plus.
• Development of custom embedded Linux systems with Buildroot/Yocto.
• Knowledge of SoC architecture, bus fabrics (AMBA/AXI) and arbitration.
• Experience with Xilinx SoC platforms (Zynq, RFSoC).
• Some experience with Python or other scripting languages is desirable.
• The applicant must have good communication skills and must be able to work autonomously in an effective manner; while cooperating in a potentially international and culturally diverse team.
• Moreover, the applicant must have good analytical, organizational and reporting skills; together with a proactive attitude to solve problems individually and an interest in technology development.

If this position is of interest, please apply, or alternatively please contact Matt at Capital International Staffing for more information:

matkins@capital-staff.com
+44 (0) 1444 238 919

DSP | FPGA | Embedded | Systems | Digital | Design | Integration | Space | Satellite

Capital International Staffing Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.