Senior/Principal FPGA Engineer

Pareto Frontier is looking for a unique individual passionate about turning the most innovative ideas and concepts into reality. The Senior or Principal FPGA Engineer (level matched with experience) will be involved in the conception, development, implementation, and verification of highly advanced signal processing-oriented solutions across multiple technology areas with applications in tactical wireless communications systems. Proficiency with high-speed FPGA design & implementation is required, while signal processing expertise, and proficiency with MATLAB-based modeling and simulation are highly desired skills. The ideal candidate will be inspired to solve complex technical problems, highly self-motivated, ambitious, and comfortable assuming many roles within an intense, fast-paced start-up environment. Required Skills: High-speed FPGA design experience (3-5+ years): Minimal reliance on core/code-tools; Ability to rapidly code and verify VHDL modules; Ability to efficiently validate and debug design in hardware through a consistent and methodical testing approach. Background in RF/Wireless Communications: Tactical waveforms highly desired. Experience working in an electronics lab environment: Knowledge and ability to use RF test equipment (such as oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, and vector signal analyzer). Education: MS/PhD preferred, but Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years minimum FPGA experience will be considered based on the individual. Additional Desired Skills: Signal Processing expertise: Deep understanding of DSP fundamentals such as Time/Frequency domain representations and analysis, Digital filtering/resampling techniques, fixed point processing, and computational complexity analysis. Strong experience with algorithm development, modeling, and simulation using Matlab. Successful Candidate Will Have the Following Traits: Taking ownership of assigned tasks and driving them to completion. Ability to do research on your own and/or through collaboration. Strong ability to communicate with customers and team members. Motivation to go above and beyond assigned duties. Export Control Requirement: This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements; therefore, a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees. Must meet eligibility criteria to obtain and maintain a Secret-level clearance (post-hire), typically only awarded to U.S. citizens. All candidates must also successfully pass a Commercial Background Investigation (CBI). Working Location & Additional Info: Location: Tampa Bay area (Palm Harbor, FL), with hybrid and full remote arrangements available.Travel: 5-10% expected.Employment Status: Full-time employee, full benefits available. About Pareto Frontier: Pareto Frontier, LLC is a startup technology solutions firm developing bleeding-edge capabilities for Tactical Wireless Communications and other areas in the Defense & Aerospace Industries. To apply: Equal Opportunity Employment: Pareto Frontier, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-01