FPGA DSP Engineer Permanent / Full Time NEW

FPGA DSP Engineer
  
LOCATION: Sydney, NSW
Hybrid working
Attractive salary (negotiable) + benefits
  
Are you an enthusiastic FPGA DSP Engineer looking for an opportunity in Sydney? Would you relish the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology, making the world a safer and more secure place? In hypergrowth stage, our client has developed various market-leading products to meet international clients’ increasing demands and are now looking for an experienced FPGA DSP Engineer to join the team.
  
About the Company
  
My client is a high-tech company at the forefront of advanced technologies, operating worldwide. They have one of the largest market capitalisations in their remit in Australia working in both the public and private sector through highly sophisticated detection and disruption tech. They have a fast-paced work environment in a newly fitted and still-expanding office in the heart of Sydney, with great travel connections. Currently in hypergrowth stage and with huge investment, you could be part of this exciting expansion.

About the Role

This position centres on the design and advancement of high-performance signal recognition and interference algorithms using software-defined radios (SDRs). A key aspect involves translating complex digital signal processing (DSP) methods into stable, production-ready embedded firmware.

• Apply deep technical expertise in RF systems, FPGA and ARM-based development, digital signal processing, hardware integration, and communication technologies.
• Lead the end-to-end process of researching, designing, developing, and deploying embedded software solutions for real-time signal processing across broad frequency ranges.
• Analyse and decode a variety of transmission protocols—both proprietary and open standards—to enable accurate data extraction and interpretation.
• Continuously refine core system components to enhance detection precision, operational performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability.

About You

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Proficient in hardware description languages such as Verilog, VHDL, or SystemVerilog.
• Strong background in FPGA development using tools like Vivado (preferred), Quartus, Vitis, or similar platforms.
• Experience building and maintaining automated verification and validation systems.
• Skilled in writing C/C++ firmware for FPGA-based systems, with additional experience in scripting languages (Python preferred).
• Familiarity with PCB schematics, hardware bring-up and debugging
• Exposure to machine learning concepts, RF principles and transmission protocols is beneficial

Benefits

• Hybrid work pattern
• A modern office in central Sydney
• Great public transport connections and accessibility
• Highly collaborative team environment