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# Design Engineer DSP Algorithms

- **Company:** Antwerp Space
- **Location:** Hoboken (Antwerpen), Belgium
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Algorithm Design, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Signal Processing, Strategies of Testing, GNSS
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5784726714

## About the Role

* Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
 * Strong foundation in digital signal processing and communication theory
 * Proven programming skills in Python, MATLAB, C, or C++
 * Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
 * Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
 * EU passport

Technical expertise (one or more of the following)

 * Wireless communication algorithms
 * RF impairment estimation and compensation
 * Radar signal processing
 * GNSS signal processing and receiver algorithms
 * Experience with fixed-point design and hardware-oriented algorithm development
 * Familiarity with FPGA-based implementations
 * Hands-on experience with lab equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters,…)
 * Experience debugging and validating real hardware systems

## Description

* Model and simulate state-of-the-art physical layer (PHY) systems using Python, MATLAB, C, and/or C++
 * Design and optimize signal processing algorithms with a focus on performance, robustness, and efficiency
 * Develop fixed-point models and perform detailed performance and quantization analysis
 * Collaborate closely with FPGA, hardware, and software engineers to translate algorithms into efficient digital implementations
 * Contribute to code development in MATLAB, Python, C, and/or C++
 * Define and execute test strategies, analyze results, and debug system-level issues
 * Support integration and validation of designs in both simulation and laboratory environments


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