Senior DSP/SDR Engineer
Core
Design and implement digital signal processing (DSP) and software-defined radio (SDR) systems for satellite payloads, signal collection, and communications in defense and intelligence space architectures.
Role type
Senior IC DSP/SDR Engineer (embedded systems)
Builds
Satellite payloads, advanced signal collection methods, testbed environments, and innovative antenna designs
Domain
Defense & Intelligence / Space Systems / RF & Digital Communications
Required skills
DSP algorithm development, SDR system architecture, FPGA development, RF test equipment operation, embedded systems programming, technical leadership, cross-organizational team management
Preferred skills
Advanced FPGA toolchains (Vivado, Vitis, ModelSim), Linux-based DSP systems, scientific programming (MATLAB, C/C++, Python, Fortran), antenna and SIGINT processing expertise
Technologies
SDR hardware platforms, FPGA, RF test instrumentation (spectrum/network analyzers, vector signal generators), GnuRadio, XMidas, GPIB, Linux, MATLAB, C/C++, Python, Fortran, Julia
Responsibilities
Solve challenging problems in communications, signals collection, and data processing; conduct technical studies, analysis, and simulations; develop prototypes and perform experiments using lab infrastructure; lead cross-organizational teams and interface with customers; provide technical consultation and guidance to management and customers; represent the organization at technical meetings and symposia
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
