Senior Director – Silicon Systems & Software

Role Overview

• 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.