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​​Senior DSP/SDR Engineer​

Chantilly, VA💼 Full-time💰 $129,000–$129,000🗓 2026-06-03 → 2026-09-29

Core

Designing and implementing digital signal processing (DSP) and software-defined radio (SDR) systems for satellite payloads and advanced signal collection in space architectures.

Role type

Senior IC DSP/SDR Engineer

Builds

Satellite payloads, advanced signal collection methods, and testbed environments for the US Space Force and Intelligence Community.

Domain

Aerospace, Defense, RF, Signal Processing

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 degree in EE, Vivado/Vitis/ModelSim proficiency, GnuRadio/XMidas/GPIB usage, C/C++/Python/MATLAB/Fortran, Linux-based DSP systems, antenna/RF/SIGINT expertise

Technologies

SDR hardware platforms, FPGA development toolchains, RF test instrumentation, GnuRadio, XMidas, GPIB, C, C++, Python, MATLAB, Fortran, Linux, Vivado, Vitis, ModelSim

Responsibilities

Solve challenging problems in communications and data processing; conduct technical studies, simulations, and experiments; develop prototypes and perform tests; lead cross-organizational teams and mentor junior staff; act as technical representative at meetings and symposia.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic guidance

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