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Location: Warren, New Jersey or Plano, TX, Remote possible if perfect fit and live in another location
Company: AirSpan Networks

About AirSpan

AirSpan Networks is a global provider of innovative 4G and 5G network solutions, enabling efficient and cost-effective connectivity for operators, enterprises, and industrial applications. We are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to contribute to the development of cutting-edge wireless communication systems.

Job Description

As an FPGA Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing FPGA-based solutions for wireless communication applications, including 4G, 5G, and O-RAN systems. You will work closely with system architects, software engineers, and verification engineers to develop high-performance digital hardware solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement FPGA-based digital signal processing (DSP) and communication systems.
• Develop RTL designs in Verilog/System Verilog, ensuring efficient and high-performance implementations.
• Integrate and optimize FPGA-based modules for wireless technologies, including 4G, 5G, and O-RAN architectures.
• Perform FPGA synthesis, timing analysis, and resource utilization optimization.
• Collaborate with verification engineers to define test benches and validate designs.
• Debug and troubleshoot FPGA-based systems using simulation tools and hardware debugging techniques.
• Work with C/C++ and Python for algorithm modeling and hardware/software co-design.
• Implement high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD204B.
• Document design specifications, test results, and technical reports.

Qualifications & Experience:

Critical Skills: O-RAN, DSP, Xilinx FPGA, RF-SOC, PTP, Ethernet

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in FPGA design and development.
• Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog for digital logic design.
• Experience with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus
• Knowledge of wireless communication systems, 4G/5G networks, and O-RAN architectures.
• Knowledgeable with PTP protocol IEEE1588 (PTPv2)).
• Strong understanding of DSP algorithms and their FPGA implementations.
• Experience in debugging in the lab using Vivado ILAs and Experience using Signal Generators and analyzers
• Familiarity with high-speed communication protocols (PCIe, Ethernet, JESD204B, CPRI, etc.).
• Experience with C/C++ and Python for hardware modeling and testing.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive approach to debugging complex systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with FPGA-based acceleration for AI/ML applications.
• Understanding of MATLAB/Simulink for DSP algorithm verification.
• Knowledge of power optimization techniques for FPGA designs.
• Experience with Linux device drivers and embedded systems.