CareerPlan

Senior Digital Signals & RF Engineer

El Segundo, CA, USFull-time$166k2026-10-02 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United StatesSecurity clearance required

Core

Developing and implementing signal processing algorithms for GPS/GNSS/Software Defined Radio receivers and communication transceivers, prototyping real-time systems, and researching advanced signal processing and PNT concepts.

Role type

Senior IC Digital Signals & RF Engineer

Builds

Advanced communication and navigation system prototypes (GNSS, PNT, GPS) using software-defined radios and FPGA technology

Domain

Aerospace, Defense, GNSS, Digital Communications, FPGA

Required skills

Digital signal processing, Digital communications, FPGA implementation, MATLAB, C/C++, Python, VHDL, GNSS system testing/development, GNSS architecture knowledge, Technical leadership/mentorship

Preferred skills

PhD degree, GNURadio, USRPs, GNSS SDR, GNSS Simulators, RF lab equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes), Linux, Real-Time Operating Systems, DevOps tools (Jira, Git, Jenkins), Direct government customer interaction

Technologies

FPGA, MATLAB, Python, C/C++, VHDL, GNURadio, USRPs, Linux, Jira, Git, Jenkins

Responsibilities

Develop and implement signal processing algorithms for GNSS/SDR receivers and transceivers; Analyze signal processing performance using simulation environments; Prototype real-time systems for emulation and proof of concept; Research advanced signal processing and PNT concepts; Document work products in briefings and technical reports

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities