Define and implement silicon system architecture and software engineering standards and methodologies to ensure delivery of high-quality, integrated solutions across the custom ASICs
Serve as the leader ensuring silicon system architectures and associated software effectively align with business and mission requirements across the TeraWave program
Build and lead high-performing teams across two pillars: Silicon Systems Architecture: RF systems engineers, DSP engineers, and communications systems engineers; Embedded & Application Software: embedded software engineers (digital beamformer, modem SoC, L1 software) and application software engineers (digital beamformer and modem SoC)
Establish system requirements, interface control documentation, verification and validation strategies, and integration test practices for silicon systems and associated software
Drive the silicon system architecture for custom ASIC and SoC solutions including digital beamformer, modem SoC, and RF front-end, defining algorithms, signal chains, and performance budgets
Lead DSP algorithm development, waveform design, and communications system architecture for modem and beamforming applications
Oversee embedded software development for digital beamformer, modem SoC, and L1 software, ensuring real-time performance, reliability, and scalability
Oversee application software development layered on top of digital beamformer and modem SoC platforms, enabling configuration, control, telemetry, and higher-layer functionality
Collaborate with silicon design, hardware, systems, and operations teams to define cross-domain requirements, allocations, and end-to-end interface agreements
Lead silicon system-level trade studies, architecture reviews, and technical risk assessments spanning RF, DSP, communications systems, and software
Provide technical leadership for architecture decisions spanning silicon systems, DSP/RF, embedded firmware, and application software.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
15+ years of progressive experience in silicon system architecture, RF/DSP systems, communications systems, or embedded/application software
5+ years of experience successfully leading large, multidisciplinary engineering teams spanning hardware-adjacent systems and software
Demonstrated experience architecting silicon systems (ASIC or SoC) from concept through production, with strong grounding in RF, DSP, or modem/beamformer architectures
Proven track record delivering embedded software (firmware, L1, real-time) and application software for complex silicon platforms
Strong background in communications systems design including link analysis, waveform engineering, and RF/DSP systems
Deep understanding of systems engineering fundamentals including requirements management, interface definition, and verification methodology
Outstanding technical leadership, project management, and organizational skills
Experience managing external suppliers, IP vendors, and technology partners.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
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