Role overview and responsibilities:
Dhruva Space is looking for an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to support the development of a custom, indigenous communication waveform designed for long-range, low-power, and interference-resilient wireless links. The ideal candidate will implement and optimize advanced PHY-layer algorithms on FPGA platforms while collaborating closely with DSP, RF, and system engineering teams.
In this role, you will contribute to waveform design, simulation, FPGA implementation, and system-level integration, playing a key part in developing cutting-edge communication technology for space and advanced wireless systems.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Implement frequency-agile and spread-spectrum waveform components using VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog.
- Develop and optimize baseband modules including modulation, symbol processing, synchronization, hopping mechanisms, and framing.
- Conduct algorithm and waveform simulations using MATLAB/Simulink or Python before hardware deployment.
- Integrate and validate designs on Xilinx Zynq, RFSoC, USRP, and other SDR platforms.
- Work with DSP, RF, hardware, and system teams for bring-up, testing, and end-to-end integration.
- Prepare clear technical documentation covering waveform architecture, FPGA implementation, simulations, and validation results.
Candidate Requirements:
- M.Tech / B.Tech / Ph.D. in Electronics, Communication, Embedded Systems, or related fields.
- 36 years of experience in FPGA development, digital communication, or waveform/PHY-layer implementation.
- Strong understanding of Digital Communication Systems and PHY-layer design.
- Hands-on experience in custom or proprietary waveform development, including spread-spectrum or frequency-diverse techniques.
- Proficiency with FPGA toolchains such as Vivado, Vitis, ModelSim, Quartus, etc.
- Expertise in VHDL/Verilog and DSP simulation using MATLAB or Python.
- Experience with SDR hardware such as USRP, HackRF, or LimeSDR.
- Knowledge of timing, synchronization, and RF link fundamentals is an added advantage.
- Prior experience in narrowband PHY development or waveform R&D.
- Familiarity with wireless system testing, validation, and lab instrumentation.
