DSP Engineer — Software Defined Radio and Signal Processing
Job Description:
Denver, CO
$140,000–$175,000 + Top Benefits, Stock & 25% 401(k) Match
The Opportunity
You will perform cutting-edge research and development on real-time Software Defined Radio (SDR) and protocol processing systems within the Intelligence and Defense communities. Your work directly supports the collection, processing, and exploitation of RF signals across a wide range of wireless protocols. This role calls for an autonomous engineer who can move from modeling and proof-of-concept through prototype development to delivering operational systems.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Compensation: $140K–$175K base salary with stock
- Retirement: 25% 401(k) contribution
- Benefits: Top-tier benefits package included
Your Day-to-Day
- Design and develop engineering solutions to collect, process, and exploit RF signals using C/C++ and Python
- Perform digital signal processing research including detection, estimation, and demodulation of communications signals
- Build modeling techniques and proofs-of-concept, then evolve prototypes into fully operational systems
- Work across real-time SDR and protocol processing platforms supporting defense and intelligence missions
- Manage code and collaborate through version control tools such as Git
- Communicate findings and system designs clearly through written documentation and verbal briefings
What We're Looking For
Required:
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Experience developing solutions to collect, process, and exploit RF signals
- Strong knowledge of digital communications — detection, estimation, and demodulation
- Proven ability to develop models, prototypes, and operational systems end-to-end
- Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
- Systems development experience within the Intelligence and Defense communities
- Familiarity with Git or equivalent code management tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field (equivalent experience accepted)
Preferred:
- Knowledge of Software Defined Radio (SDR) frameworks
- XMIDAS familiarity
- Geolocation theory and techniques
- Experience working in complex RF environments
- Knowledge of wireless air interface protocols
- Experience with multi-threaded signal processing algorithms in Python/C++ on Linux
- Comfortable working in distributed team environments
Ready to Apply?
If you're a cleared DSP engineer ready to push the boundaries of SDR and RF signal processing, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume today — your information will not be shared with the hiring organization without your permission.
Required Skills:
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