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Digital Signal Processing / Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.

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Herndon, VA
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Job overview

Kratos is seeking a DSP/FPGA Engineer for its Product Engineering team. The engineer will design, simulate, implement, and test DSP functions using FPGA firmware and embedded software. The role also includes design documentation, technical requirement analysis, prototyping, testing, and automation, working with a multidisciplinary team on embedded products that convert signals between RF and digital domains.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Digital Signal ProcessingMATLABPythonNumPySciPyFPGA DevelopmentVHDLVerilogAMD-XilinxAlteraEmbedded SoftwareC++ARMGitMulti-Rate Filter DesignChannel EstimationEqualizationRF Test EquipmentSpectrum AnalyzersSignal GeneratorsSatellite Ground SystemsCI/CD Build PipelinesAutomation

Full job description

Job Descriptions:

Readiness Delivered. From the satellite control center and ground system to the network operations center, Kratos products are proven across the ground segment. Our technologies are engineered to work together seamlessly, reducing integration complexity and accelerating deployment success. We are seeking an DSP/FPGA Engineer to join our Kratos Product Engineering team. The DSP/FPGA Engineer will be responsible for the design, simulation, implementation, and test of DSP functions implemented in a combination of FPGA firmware and embedded software. The role includes a wide scope of activities such as design documentation, technical requirement analysis, prototyping, testing, and automation. The DSP/FPGA Engineer will be working on a multi-disciplinary engineering team including FPGA firmware developers, embedded software developers, and hardware developers to design a variety of embedded products focused on conversion of signals between RF and digital domains.

Required Experience:

  • Digital Signal Processing (Matlab or Python/NumPy/SciPy)

  • FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog, AMD-Xilinx/Altera)

Preferred Skills/Experience

  • Embedded Software (C++, ARM, Git)

  • Multi-rate filter design, channel estimation and equalization techniques

  • RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers and signal generators.

  • Satellite ground system equipment

  • CI/CD build pipelines

  • Automation (Python)

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The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and educationSalary Range: TBD

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.

Keyword: DSP, SDR, FPGA, VHDL/Verilog, Embedded, C++, Matlab, Python

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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How this job compares

Set against the 506 open Embedded Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$136–200K/yr336 salary ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 12 open Embedded Systems Engineer jobs in Virginia and 506 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Embedded Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 8 years (427 postings).
Education
304 of the 506 open Embedded Systems Engineer jobs (60%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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