Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer
$79,400–$162,700 year
On-siteSterling, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Design, develop, debug, integrate, and test signal processing algorithms and SIGINT software systems running on various platforms supporting intelligence and defense missions. Enhance and maintain existing X-Midas and M2Extra signal processing tools while defining requirements, CONOPs, and architecture for future systems using computer-assisted engineering software. Develop analytic signal processing tools, Machine Learning applications, and software for RF transmission and receiver systems. Perform engineering tasks using Linux, Python, and C++ within a collaborative Agile environment. Requires Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI for continued employment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering disciplines (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering)
- 3+ years of related experience in relevant engineering disciplines (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering)
- Experience programming in Python, X-Midas, M2Extra, and C++
- Linux software development experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in communicating technical and analytical information in written products
- Exposure to all phases of software development lifecycle (concept, design, implementation, test, and production)
- Experience in working in highly collaborative team environments centered around signal processing and software development
- There is a Top Secret clearance requirement to begin employment
- In addition, as a requirement of continued employment in this position you will be required to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Masters Degree
- Understanding of software defined radio systems: Receiver architectures, Software channelization, Modulation/demodulation techniques, Spectral analysis
- Experience with X-Midas in the development of RF transmission and receiver systems or software defined radio
- Experience processing signals using any software tool suite
- Experience with Kubernetes or Docker
- Experience with telemetry systems
- Knowledge and experience of processing signals, including: Error correcting codes, Digital video formats
- Knowledge and experience with target tracking systems
- Knowledge and experience performing machine learning techniques
- Experience in design, development, or testing of weapons systems
- Development of link budgets, range estimates, and system sensitivity assessments
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