Solutions Architect, DSP/Algorithms

Fidus is a global high-tech design firm headquartered in Ottawa, with additional design centres in Kitchener-Waterloo and San Jose. We specialize in leading-edge electronic product development, with hardware, embedded software, FPGA/ASIC, and signal integrity teams working together to design and deliver next-generation products for clients in emerging technology markets.

Position Overview We are seeking a Solutions Architect, DSP/Algorithms that will have a critical role in understanding technical project requirements, for existing and potential clients, to assess whether the opportunity will be a good fit. Once an opportunity fit is assessed, the Solutions Architect will be responsible for developing a solution path, preparing an estimate for the work, and highlighting the risks and mitigation strategies.

Make an Impact with US: At Fidus, you’ll work on high-speed, high-complexity electronic systems, often using emerging technologies before they reach the broader market. You’ll collaborate across FPGA/DSP, hardware, embedded software, verification, SI/PI, PCB layout, and mechanical/thermal design as part of cross-functional teams delivering real products for our clients.

In practice, that means contributing to projects across Communications, Aerospace & Defence, Life Sciences & Medical Devices, Space & Satellite, Industrial Automation, Automotive, and Semiconductor engagements. You won’t be limited to a single product or industry—your work will follow the technology, not just one roadmap.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Work directly with potential and existing clients to understand their needs, then develop their requirements;

Architect a solution that meets the Client’s needs;

Develop a plan, identify risks and mitigation strategies, and estimate the work required, to deliver a client solution;

Write the technical content for proposals;

Understand and present Fidus’ resource skill capabilities and work approach;

Discuss, promote, defend, and, if necessary, refine, the work approach and estimate;

Evaluate and understand solutions, to partition programs into logical segments;

Undertake project work as required;

Assist in identifying and developing new Fidus products;

Assist in identifying new areas of investment and research & development.

Bachelor’s degree in either Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or the equivalent;

Ideally at least seven (7) years of design background in a Signal Processing or Algorithms Designer role;

System Level design experience and interest, including identifying architectural approaches and tradeoffs;

An expert level of knowledge in MATLAB/Simulink based system modeling;

Experience designing and analyzing digital filters and multirate signal chains, including FIR/IIR synthesis, decimation and interpolation, DUC/DDC, and sample rate conversion;

Fluency in fixed-point implementation tradeoffs, including quantization, bit growth, and the resulting precision and resource impacts;

Experience mapping algorithms onto FPGA fabric, DSP slices, adaptive SoC, or GPU targets against throughput, latency, and resource targets;

In-lab experience verifying signal processing performance;

Knowledge of FPGA’s;

Exposure to communications, radar, or imaging algorithm domains — synchronization, equalization, error correction, or beamforming — is an asset;

Control systems experience is an asset;

Ability to undertake designs with ITAR restrictions or Classified information;

Concise communication and writing skills;

Excellent listening, understanding, and extrapolation skills;

Professional and personable;

Enjoys travel, which is anticipated to be up to 6 weeks per year, typically within North America;

Proven experience with giving presentations to small-to-medium sized groups.

Location and travel: Position is based in the United States. Travel will be required typically within North America for up to 6 weeks per year.

This position may require access to export-controlled information. Candidates must be a U.S. person as defined under 22 CFR 120.62, or be eligible for an export license. Candidates will be required to complete background checks.

Our competitive compensation package also includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k) plan contributions, annual profit-sharing bonus, along with other supplementary benefits.

We also recognize that candidates show interest throughout different career stages and welcome all applications. When there is a great fit, the level of the role may be shifted as applicable.

About Fidus & Why Work Here Since 2001, Fidus has completed over 4,000 projects for more than 400 customer