Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer

Description

The team builds next-generation signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic warfare systems for the Department of Defense.

The program applies Model-Based Systems Engineering and Agile software development to deliver advanced capability for warfighters facing increasingly complex adversary threats.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, integrate, and test signal processing algorithms and SIGINT software that run on varied platforms for intelligence, defense, and other government missions.
• Build and test software and DSP algorithms, including software for machine learning applications.
• Enhance and maintain the existing X-Midas and M2Extra signal processing tools.
• Build new analytic signal processing tools.
• Help define requirements, CONOPs, and architecture for future systems.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to complete engineering tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline such as electrical or computer engineering.
• 7+ years of related experience in relevant engineering disciplines such as electrical, computer, or software engineering.
• Programming experience in Python, X-Midas, M2Extra, and C++.
• Linux software development experience.
• Strong written communication of technical and analytical information.
• Experience across all phases of the software development lifecycle: concept, design, implementation, test, and production.
• Experience working in highly collaborative teams focused on signal processing and software development.
• Top Secret clearance to begin employment, and a TS/SCI clearance must be obtained to remain in the role.
• Desired: master's degree.
• Desired: understanding of software defined radio systems, including receiver architectures, software channelization, modulation and demodulation techniques, and spectral analysis.
• Desired: experience using X-Midas to develop RF transmission and receiver systems or software defined radio.
• Desired: experience processing signals with any software tool suite.
• Desired: experience with Kubernetes or Docker.
• Desired: experience with telemetry systems.
• Desired: knowledge and experience processing signals, including error correcting codes and digital video formats.
• Desired: knowledge and experience with target tracking systems.
• Desired: knowledge and experience with machine learning techniques.
• Desired: experience in design, development, or testing of weapons systems.
• Desired: experience developing link budgets, range estimates, and system sensitivity assessments.

Conditions

Full-time, regular position.

Travel of up to 10%, within the continental US.

The proposed salary range is $113,200 - $237,800, with the final figure depending on location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, prior relevant experience, specific skills, education, and certifications.

Equal-opportunity statement omitted for brevity.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible time off that lets you take the time you need.
• Access to learning resources.
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off.