Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer

The Opportunity: CACI is currently looking for a Digital Signals Processing Engineer to join a team developing next-generation signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic warfare systems for the Department of Defense. This role leverages Model-Based Systems Engineering and Agile software development to deliver state-of-the-art capability in support of national security.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, integrate, and test signal processing algorithms and SIGINT software systems running on a variety of platforms supporting intelligence, defense, and other government missions.
• Design, develop, integrate, and test software and DSP algorithms.
• Design, develop, integrate, and test software for Machine Learning applications.
• Enhance and maintain existing X-Midas and M2Extra signal processing tools.
• Help define the requirements, CONOPs, and architecture for future systems.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Develop analytic signal processing tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering disciplines (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering).
• 3+ years of related experience in relevant engineering disciplines (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering).
• Experience programming in Python, X-Midas, M2Extra, and C++.
• Linux software development experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in communicating technical and analytical information in written products.
• Exposure to all phases of the software development lifecycle (concept, design, implementation, test, and production).
• Experience working in highly collaborative team environments centered around signal processing and software development.
• Active Top Secret clearance required to begin employment; TS/SCI clearance required for continued employment.

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree.
• Understanding of software-defined radio systems: receiver architectures, software channelization, modulation/demodulation techniques, spectral analysis.
• Experience with X-Midas in the development of RF transmission and receiver systems or software-defined radio.
• Experience processing signals using any software tool suite.
• Experience with Kubernetes or Docker.
• Experience with telemetry systems.
• Knowledge and experience processing signals, including error-correcting codes and digital video formats.
• Knowledge and experience with target tracking systems.
• Experience performing machine learning techniques.
• Experience in design, development, or testing of weapons systems.
• Development of link budgets, range estimates, and system sensitivity assessments.

Benefits

• Flexible time off and robust learning resources.
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off.

Pay

The proposed salary range for this position is $79,400 - $162,700. Final salary is influenced by factors such as geographic location, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Up to 10% travel required, primarily within the Continental US.