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Principal DSP Engineer

Tomorrow.io
Golden, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

Tomorrow.io's Space & Sensors team is responsible for the development of unique RF-based sensing systems - primarily radar - from architecture through implementation. The team is also responsible for the development of corresponding spacecraft and constellations in support of Tomorrow.io's satellite constellation, which will collect weather data to be integrated seamlessly into our existing forecasting and modeling systems, revolutionizing global weather intelligence.

We are looking for a Principal DSP Engineer to join a cutting edge, multidisciplinary team to help us execute complex development programs. Applications include, but are not limited to, weather and climate remote sensing, navigation and situational awareness, as well as enabling the most capable weather intelligence platform in the world. As a Principal DSP Engineer at Tomorrow.io, you will play a critical role in both leading and contributing to cutting-edge FPGA DSP firmware development through all phases of the development cycle : requirements gathering and definition, design, development, prototyping, implementation, verification, testing, integration, calibration, and documentation. You will have a wide breadth of work and impact, and contribute directly to Tomorrow.io's weather monitoring capabilities.

What you'll do :

  • Architect, design, develop, and test FPGA DSP firmware for our next generation sensor product lines - in support of multiple Space & Sensors division programs, including the ARENA software-defined radar and associated GSE.
  • Be responsible for firmware development through all phases of the development cycle : requirements and ICD definition, design and simulation, implementation, testing, integration, documentation, and quality through final firmware release and delivery.
  • Work across multiple technical programs, consolidating efforts into a reduced number of technical architectures
  • Contribute to the company's engineering culture by implementing best engineering practices and helping to improve on existing processes and procedures.
  • Design, document, implement, simulate, and test new FPGA firmware designs including planning and estimation of the required tasks.
  • Perform design reviews, code reviews, evaluate implementations, and provide feedback.
  • Support and apply firmware quality assurance measures following a Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI / CD) pipeline while engaging with the Software QA engineers, including utilization of the Git development cycle.
  • Collaboratively define, document, and coordinate interfaces between firmware and software.
  • Actively engage with systems engineers, scientists, and program managers to translate operational capabilities to system requirements and executable tasks.

What you bring :

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering. 8 years minimum relevant experience.
  • Extensive experience working with complex systems involving multi-disciplinary technical teams with coupled Digital HW, RF HW, FW, SW, and Mechanical designs and development for space-based, airborne, and / or unmanned platform applications.
  • Extensive experience with large FPGAs (Xilinx Ultrascale, Xilinx Ultrascale , etc.) and high-speed Multi-Gbps transceivers (JESD204B / C, PCIe Gen3, GigE / 10GigE on FPGA fabric, etc.) and high-speed DAC and ADC architectures (>
  • 2 GSPS) and their respective RTL design, implementation, and test.

  • A strong systems perspective. "Perspective" here is understanding the relationship to other subsystems, requirements, ICDs, etc, in addition to non-technical factors such as cost and schedule.
  • A strong DSP background with extensive experience implementing DSP processing blocks (digital down converters (DDCs), complex digital up converters (DUCs), CIC decimation, fast-time spectral processing, match filtering, autocorrelation and cross-correlation, multi-channel DMA engines at >
  • 100 MB / s per channel, arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs) and / or direct digital synthesizers (DDCs) producing wideband modulated signals and frequency-diverse pulse waveforms, etc.)

  • Ability to work in an agile environment with changing priorities focused on executing against company goals.
  • Demonstrated experience with FPGA bring-up, debugging, and validation, as well as mixing FPGA firmware development with software development that utilizes Agile methodology. Familiarity with Atlassian tools is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Systemverilog / Verilog including architecture definitions, simulation, and implementation.
  • Experience with Python, Linux, embedded systems, and automation scripting.
  • Experience with RADAR / Communications DSP modeling, design, and implementation experience (Matlab / HDL coder, Python CIC / FIR filters, Beamforming, WIFI, LTE, FFT / IFFT IP cores, multi-subchannel receivers capturing and processing frequency diverse signals, etc.).
  • So if your passion is to design a cutting edge next-generation radar to provide weather intelligence to the world and have fun while doing so, then this team is for you.

    If you have reached this point and you are super excited but not sure you check all the boxes - we still want to speak with you! Your passion is priceless. Other things can be learned.

    This position requires access to technology that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Accordingly, this position is restricted to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and protected individuals unless and until any required licenses are obtained.

    Tomorrow.io is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Tomorrow.io participates in the E-Verify program in all US states, as required by law.

    At Tomorrow.io we have established a workplace culture that values fairness and equal opportunities and we believe it is crucial for fostering a positive and productive environment. Regularly reviewing and adjusting pay practices to align with legitimate drivers of pay, such as job level, geographic location, and performance, demonstrates a commitment to maintaining equity within the organization.This commitment to ongoing assessment and improvement is key to creating a workplace that is not only diverse and inclusive but also fair and just. Anticipated salary range for this role is $180-220k subject to local market and candidates skills and experience. Comprehensive health benefits, unlimited paid time off and other benefits included. Relocation assistance may be offered / available for certain roles.

    Tomorrow.io is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at jobs@tomorrow.io

    About tomorrow.io :

    Tomorrow.io is helping Countries, Businesses and Individuals better manage their Climate Security Challenges. Fully customizable to any industry impacted by the weather, customers around the world including Uber, Delta, Ford, National Grid and more use Tomorrow.io to dramatically improve operational efficiency. Tomorrow.io was built from the ground up to help teams predict the business impact of weather, streamline team communication and action plans, improve productivity, and optimize profit margins.

    Space : In case you have not heard, we are also going to space with our Operation Tomorrow Space initiative. We are building the first-of-its-kind proprietary satellites equipped with radar, and launching them into space to improve weather forecasting technology for everyone on Earth.

    How we roll : We work in an "one office" environment. We believe that magic happens when people work together. Together also includes Zoom meetings, flexible hours and unlimited vacation days. Your success is achieved by your impact and deliveries and not by the hours you put in. We believe in transparency and directness, putting work before ego and empathy. We grow fast and move faster but we always see people first. Each person has their own career growth path for we believe that the only way for the company to grow is if you grow.

    Salary : $180,000 - $220,000

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