Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Communications Engineer

Position Title: Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Communications Engineer Employment Type: Full-Time Work Location: Virginia Compensation: Open Relocation: Available, with full relocation assistance provided Position Overview We are looking for motivated engineers who thrive in multidisciplinary research and development teams.

The role involves collaborating with electrical engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists to design and deliver custom digital signal processing solutions and communication systems in support of U.S. national security efforts.

Candidates who enjoy working in dynamic environmentsand perhaps the desert settingwill find this position especially rewarding.

Key Responsibilities Contribute to small, collaborative project teams focused on the full life cycle of communications systems: concept development, analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.

Develop algorithms, interface with hardware, design graphical user interfaces, and support database development as part of implementation work.

Ensure deliverables follow best practices, including clear documentation, structured code, and thorough testing.

Engage directly with customers and end users to understand needs and refine solutions.

Requirements Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related discipline.

Hands-on experience with scientific programming using C, C++, or a comparable high-level language on Unix/Linux platforms.

Solid foundation in digital signal processing (DSP) or communications theory.

Active TS/SCI Clearance Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or a related technical field.

5+ years of applied experience in system development and deployment.

Familiarity with X-Midas or MATLAB.

Relevant Background (any of the following is a plus) LIDAR theory, applications, or simulation work Satellite communications systems Cellular network communications Wireless protocols (modern standards) RF system design and development Electronic warfare technologies Advanced modulation techniques Algorithm creation and optimization Signal geolocation methods Signal conditioning techniques Interference cancellation approaches Coding theory and error-correction methods Benefits Competitive package including stock options and 401(k)

5+ years
Degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) in Computer Engineering or Computer Science Competent in using C/C++/Python for engineering or scientific applications in the Linux environment Facility with agile software development practices at all stages of the software life cycle Good speaking skills with the ability to interact with customers and senior engineers Able to assist in creation of cutting-edge solutions for customer issues TS/SCI security clearance