Join a high-impact team of electrical engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists developing advanced digital signal processing (DSP) and communication systems to support U.S. national defense initiatives. As a DSP Communications Engineer, you will design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge software-based solutions for modern communications platforms.
🔌 Job Title: DSP Communications Engineer
📍 Location: Chantilly, VA (Also open to Tucson, AZ and Denver, CO)
🕒 Employment Type: Full Time / Direct Hire
🛡️ Security Clearance: Active and Current Top Secret SSBI/SCI (U.S. Citizenship REQUIRED)
💼 Industry: Aerospace / Defense
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent
📦 Relocation: Paid
🌐 Remote Work: Not available
🎯 Experience Required: 2–25 years
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and mentor small project teams on end-to-end DSP and communications system development
• Develop and implement DSP algorithms, hardware control systems, and deployment strategies
• Contribute to scientific software design using C/C++ in a UNIX/Linux environment
• Ensure thorough testing, documentation, and system optimization
• Collaborate directly with internal stakeholders, end users, and external customers
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
• Proficient in scientific programming (C, C++, or similar) on UNIX/Linux
• Strong foundation in digital signal processing or communications theory
• Experience with:
• CUDA
• ICE Cards
• Modulation/Demodulation (Mod/Demod)
• Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with SSBI (U.S. Citizenship required)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s or PhD in EE, Applied Math, or similar discipline
• 5+ years in system design, deployment, and leadership roles
• Experience with X-Midas and/or MATLAB
Relevant Technical Background (Nice to Have):
• Satellite or cellular communications systems
• Modern modulation techniques
• Signal conditioning, resampling, and equalization
• Interference mitigation and cancelation
• Cyclostationary signal processing techniques
Why Join?
• Work on critical national security missions
• Collaborate with industry-leading experts
• Competitive compensation and relocation support
• Opportunities for technical leadership and innovation
If you are a U.S. citizen holding Active and Current Top Secret SSBI/SCI with a passion for DSP and secure communications systems, and you’re ready to tackle real-world challenges with national impact—we want to hear from you.