FPGA Engineer

About Us :AtMaXentricTechnologies, we develop high-performance electronics and advanced wireless systems for the defense, medical, and commercial industries. For over 20 years, our engineering teams have focused on problem-solving and innovation to delivercutting-edgetechnologies that create a safer, smarter, and more connected world. You will be joining us at a critical and exciting stage as we take our latest generation of complex radio systems from advanced prototypes to scalable, high-quality production.

MaXentric Technologies LLC, a provider of wireless technology solutions, products, and services for commercial and military applications, has several full-time engineering positions open with the potential for growth,targeted for candidates with Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. Positions are available at our San Diego office (La Jolla, CA). The ideal candidate will be someonewith 5+ years of experiencewho solves problems and takes ownership of their work and retains a sense of urgency to meet project deadlines. We are looking for candidates with innovative and energetic personalities who are willing to explore new ideas and strong team players with excellent communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities:
As part of your ESSENTIAL DUTIES of this position, you will:

• Contribute to the design and development of FPGA hardware for advanced RF/wireless communications systems and digital signal processing (DSP) platforms.
• Develop and implement design verification test plans
• Maintain knowledge of current technical advancements in the general field of RF/microwave electronics and DSP algorithms by keeping up with current developments and trends in area of expertise.
• Generate novel and unique solutions to technical challenges including, but not limited to DSP coding, communication system architecture, and advance transceiver design.

Required Skills:

• VHDL or Verilog coding
• IP verification and integration
• Block-level as well as system-level design, simulation, and debugging
• FPGA development software - mainly ModelSim/QuestaSim and Vivado.
• Collaboration with DSP and software engineer to implement algorithms in FPGA
• DSP/Digital lab skills with, but not limited to oscilloscope, multi-meter, spectrum analyzer, digitizer, arbitrary waveform generator, clock synthesizer, etc.
• Ability to analyze and resolve highly complex technical problems efficiently and independently.
• Proven capability to give meaningful presentations to design teams and customers that are professional and clearly convey information.

Desired Skill:

• Embedded system programming
• ASIC development
• C and/or C++ programming
• Xilinx High-Level Synthesis development
• Signal processing and digital design in any of the following specialties: DSP algorithm, real-time digital pre-distortion, software-defined radio
• Matlab and Simulink scripting
• Scripting with Python and Linux shell programming, etc.
• Demonstrate knowledge of wireless technology, digital/analog communications, or RF

The ideal candidate will be someonewith 5+ years of experiencewho solves problems and takes ownership of their work and retains a sense of urgency to meet project deadlines. We are looking for candidates with innovative and energetic personalities who are willing to explore new ideas and strong team players with excellent communication skills. Accepting applications for Entry-level to Senior-level with 10+ years of experience.

NOTE: Due to the nature of our military work, U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for this position.

Compensation & Benefits

Good Faith Pay Range:$80,000 – $150,000 per year.This range represents the good faith estimate of the salary MaXentric reasonably expects to pay for this position upon hire. Final compensation will be based on the candidate's specific skills, experience, and geographic location.

• Total Compensation: This role is eligible for Annual Performance Bonuses
• Phantom Stock options
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) plan
• Time Off: 152 hours of PTO per year, which includes the California-compliant sick leave

MaXentric Technologies LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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MaXentric Technologies researches, develops, and manufactures next generation electronic solutions for defense, medical, and commercial industries. Founded in 2003 as a research and development company, MaXentric has spent 20 years developing innovative products and services through a research-focused collaborative lab environment.

MaXentric’s talented engineering, sales, and support teams ensure the highest quality standards in software and hardware throughout every phase of production across all four of our US locations.