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2026 Communications System and DSP Engineer

El Segundo, CA💼 Full-time💰 $90,000–$90,000🗓 2026-08-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop and evaluate RF and satellite communication systems, focusing on physical-layer modeling, waveform design, and digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for national security space programs.

Role type

Entry-level IC communications systems and DSP engineer

Builds

Physical-layer communication systems, waveforms, and DSP algorithms for defense and intelligence missions

Domain

Aerospace, satellite communications, signal intelligence (SIGINT), electronic warfare (EW)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Digital signal processing (DSP), communication waveform design, physical layer modeling, MATLAB, Python, C/C++

Preferred skills

Machine learning theory, advanced communication systems concepts (modulation, coding, synchronization), laboratory test equipment operation, software defined radios

Technologies

MATLAB, Python, C/C++, software defined radios

Responsibilities

Develop DSP algorithms for communication waveforms, model and simulate physical layer performance, prototype and test hardware in lab and field, evaluate programs for satellite communications and SIGINT

Seniority

Entry-level, hands-on IC

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