2026 Communications and Signal Processing Engineer
Core
Analysis, modeling, and simulation of end-to-end radio and optical communication systems and signal collection/processing techniques for specialized satellite and ground processing applications.
Role type
Communications and Signal Processing Engineer
Builds
Radio and optical communication system models, signal processing solutions, and advanced concept prototypes for DoD and intelligence community customers.
Domain
Defense, satellite communications, signal processing, remote sensing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
radio systems communications modeling and simulation, digital filters, modulation schemes, coding, SATCOM link budget analysis, channel effects analysis, receiver RF chain analysis, DSP backend processing, MATLAB, Python
Preferred skills
RF systems design and analysis, software-defined radio (SDR) platforms, hardware imperfections and distortion effects
Responsibilities
Perform analysis, modeling, and simulation of radio systems and related signal processing; conduct studies and analytical trades across communications applications; support Civil, DoD, and intelligence community customers; develop skills through independent technical assignments and collaborative projects; demonstrate leadership to inform stakeholders of technical issues; act as organization representative at customer program review meetings and technical symposia
Seniority
Entry-level (0-1 year experience)
