Digital Signal Processing Engineer

Description

The team builds and supports infrastructure for software-based signal processing applications and works across the full IT systems development lifecycle for mission systems.

The work covers developing, integrating and maintaining new and existing mission systems, and helping the enterprise evolve.

Responsibilities

• Create and debug signal processing algorithms for multiple platforms used in intelligence, defense and other government missions.
• Build, integrate and test software and DSP applications.
• Lead or support new tools and capabilities that monitor, maintain and support the mission, such as change and baseline management and health and status reporting.
• Install and patch Enterprise Linux baselines, configure varied hardware and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Create and keep up required documentation, and work alongside internal engineering and development teams.
• Help set requirements, CONOPs and architecture for future systems.
• Build analytic signal processing tools.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment for engineering work.
• Travel may be required at times.

Requirements

• Required: a bachelor's degree in an engineering field such as electrical or computer engineering.
• Required: you must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Required: five years of related engineering experience.
• Required: a working background in digital signal processing and communication theory.
• Required: programming experience in Python, Java, C++ or another object-oriented or functional language.
• Required: Linux software development experience.
• Required: strong communication, organization and time management skills.
• Desired: understanding of software defined radio, including receiver architectures, software channelization, modulation and demodulation, and spectral analysis.
• Desired: experience with X-Midas on RF transmission and receiver systems or software defined radio.
• Desired: experience with telemetry systems.
• Desired: knowledge of processing signals, including error correcting codes and digital video formats.
• Desired: experience with CUDA.
• Desired: proven ability to write clear technical and analytical documents.
• Desired: exposure to every phase of the software development lifecycle: concept, design, implementation, test and production.
• Desired: general knowledge of containerization.
• Desired: an active Security+ certification.

Conditions

Full-time, regular position.

Minimum clearance needed to start is TS/SCI with polygraph.

Travel of up to 25%, within the continental US.

The role can be based in more than one location, so the salary range shown is the national average for the position.

Proposed salary range: $82,100-$172,400.

Final pay depends on factors including location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, prior experience, specific skills, education and certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits covering healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time off.
• Flexible time off so you can take the time you need.
• Access to learning resources to support your career goals.
• Competitive pay and development opportunities.