Xona Space Systems

Xona Space Systems

Communications / DSP Engineer

Burlingame, California

No sponsorshipDetected 99 days ago
PythonC++AlgorithmsLinuxCybersecurityFPGASignal ProcessingTest AutomationLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.
  • This includes algorithm development, simulation, measurement engineering, and driving the architectural transition into FPGA-ready solutions.
  • For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Responsibilities

  • Algorithm & Hardware Evolution: Develop acquisition, tracking, data decoding, and measurement algorithms
  • collaborate across the team to drive the architectural transition from mathematical models to fixed-point, optimized FPGA designs and verifications.
  • High-Fidelity Simulation: Build Python/C++ simulations and analyze performance under low-SNR, high dynamics, interference, and multipath.
  • optimize for FPGA resource utilization and timing constraints while ensuring requirements traceability.
  • Measurement Product Definition: Specify measurement products (code phase, carrier, Doppler, C/N₀, PRs, DRs) and validate with Navigation team.
  • Vendor & Lifecycle Management: Lead vendor SOWs, acceptance tests, integration, and compliance reviews. Document system architecture, simulations, trade studies, and verification results.
  • Algorithm & Hardware Evolution: Develop acquisition, tracking, data decoding, and measurement algorithms; collaborate across the team to drive the architectural transition from mathematical models to fixed-point, optimized FPGA designs and verifications.
  • Integrated Architecture: Define HW/SW partitioning and system interfaces; optimize for FPGA resource utilization and timing constraints while ensuring requirements traceability.
  • Own end-to-end signal-chain system engineering for GEO backhaul and inter-satellite cross-links.
  • You will serve as the technical lead for third-party vendor IPs, ensuring seamless integration and compliance with Xona requirements.

Requirements

  • 7+ years' experience in digital communications, DSP, or satellite systems.
  • Hands-on experience with FPGA-based signal processing and bit-true/fixed-point modeling.
  • Proficiency in Python, C/C++ for system modeling.
  • Prior experience in vendor technical leadership and cross-functional system integration.
  • To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Nice to have

  • GEO satellite backhaul or inter-satellite cross-link (ISL) experience.
  • Familiarity with GNSS navigation and spread-spectrum systems
  • Knowledge of measurement integrity
  • experience with lab bring-up, test automation, and HIL/OTA testing.
  • Key Competencies:
  • Systems thinking with requirements and verification rigor.
  • Technical leadership across internal teams and external vendors.
  • Clear technical communication and documentation.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i
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