Overview
In this role, you will shape architectures for 5G communications, modem and signal-processing products across software, FPGA and ASIC platforms. You translate requirements into practical designs, evaluate trade-offs, and work with DSP, software, FPGA and ASIC teams to enable performant, scalable systems. You will model, simulate and support verification and integration throughout the development lifecycle, including direct engagement with customers for technical integration. This role offers exposure to both FPGA and ASIC technologies, with a focus on translating theory into concrete architectures that meet performance targets.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working
- performance-related bonus up to 20%
- EMI share options
- pension
- private health insurance
Responsibilities
- Developing and refining system architectures for 5G communications, modem and signal-processing products
- Evaluating hardware/software partitioning and implementation approaches across software, FPGA and ASIC platforms
- Analyzing architectural trade-offs involving throughput, latency, processing resources, power consumption and system performance
- Contributing to requirements capture, system decomposition, interface definition and architectural modelling
- Working with FPGA and ASIC engineers to assess implementation strategies and resolve technical challenges
- Supporting verification planning and integration activities throughout the development lifecycle
- Using modelling and simulation to evaluate algorithms, architectural decisions and system performance
- Engaging with customers and partners to understand technical requirements, explore integration approaches and support the deployment of communications IP
Key requirements
- 5G NR or 4G LTE physical-layer technologies and strong understanding of 3GPP RAN specifications
- Communications signal processing, modem development or radio systems engineering
- System architecture development, requirements analysis, hardware/software partitioning and interface definition
- Evaluating architectural trade-offs involving performance, latency, throughput and implementation resources
- FPGA and ASIC implementation considerations, including resource utilisation, power and verification requirements
- System modelling, simulation and analysis using MATLAB, Python or C++
- Working with multidisciplinary engineering teams across system architecture, development and verification
- cross-functional collaboration
- customer-facing communication
- problem solving
- 5G NR
- 4G LTE
- 3GPP RAN specifications
Senior Systems Architect in Hampshire employer: Intellectual Capital Resources
Join a dynamic team where innovation meets collaboration, as we empower our Opto Mechanical Engineers to transform cutting-edge optical concepts into tangible products. Our supportive work culture fosters continuous learning and professional growth, with hands-on opportunities in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment. Located in a vibrant area, we offer competitive benefits and a chance to work alongside industry experts, making this an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Intellectual Capital Resources Recruitment Team
