FPGA & DSP Team Lead Permanent / Full Time NEW

FPGA DSP Team Lead
  
LOCATION: Sydney, NSW
Hybrid working
Attractive salary (negotiable) + benefits
  
Are you an experienced FPGA DSP Engineer looking for a new team lead 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 Team Lead 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 leading a team for 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.

• Lead a team of FPGA and DSP engineers delivering electronic warfare solutions, applying Agile methodologies and aligning work with strategic goals.
• Manage task allocation, project planning, and quarterly team sessions to ensure efficient execution and resource utilisation.
• Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders, resolving dependencies and mitigating delays across projects.
• Foster team development through regular check-ins, performance reviews, and targeted training initiatives.
• Design and implement RF systems, embedded architectures, and algorithms using FPGA, ARM, DSP, and machine learning technologies.
• Enhance system performance and reliability by advancing CI/CD pipelines and automating build and validation frameworks.

About You

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in a collaborative engineering environment and past experience leading a team.
• 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