Solutions Architect, DSP/Algorithms

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Comprehend the technical project requirements for both current and prospective clients

• Evaluate whether client opportunities align with our capabilities

• Formulate solution pathways for client opportunities

• Create estimates for the necessary work

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies

• Draft technical content for proposals

• Showcase Fidus’ resource capabilities and methodologies

• Discuss, advocate for, defend, and refine work methodologies and estimates

• Assess and understand solutions while breaking down programs into coherent segments

• Execute project tasks as needed

• Identify and cultivate new Fidus products

• Explore new investment areas and research and development opportunities

• Collaborate with teams across FPGA/DSP, hardware, embedded software, verification, SI/PI, PCB layout, and mechanical/thermal design

• Engage in projects spanning communications, aerospace and defense, life sciences and medical devices, space and satellite, industrial automation, automotive, and semiconductor domains

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

• Ideally possess a minimum of seven (7) years of design experience in a Signal Processing or Algorithms Designer role

• System-level design experience and interest, including the identification of architectural approaches and trade-offs

• Advanced knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink-based system modeling

• Proficient in designing and analyzing digital filters and multirate signal chains, including FIR/IIR synthesis, decimation and interpolation, DUC/DDC, and sample rate conversion

• Strong understanding of fixed-point implementation trade-offs, including quantization, bit growth, and the implications on precision and resources

• Experience in mapping algorithms onto FPGA fabric, DSP slices, adaptive SoC, or GPU targets with respect to throughput, latency, and resource objectives

• Hands-on experience in verifying signal-processing performance in a lab setting

• Knowledge of FPGAs

• Familiarity with communications, radar, or imaging algorithm domains is a plus

• Experience in control systems is beneficial

• Capability to handle designs involving ITAR restrictions or classified information

• Clear communication and writing abilities

• Exceptional listening, comprehension, and extrapolation skills

• Professional demeanor with a personable approach

• Willingness to travel, expected to be up to 6 weeks per year, primarily within North America

• Proven track record of delivering presentations to small-to-medium-sized audiences

• Position located in the United States

• Must be a U.S. person as defined under 22 CFR 120.62 or eligible for an export license

• Required to undergo background checks

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

• Contributions matching for 401(k) plans

• Annual profit-sharing bonuses

• Additional supplementary benefits

• Travel opportunities, estimated at up to 6 weeks per year, typically within North America

• Accommodations available upon request throughout the selection process