DSP/VHDL Engineer
About the role
Cryptic Vector is seeking a skilled VHDL/DSP Engineer to design and develop advanced signal processing solutions for complex government technical challenges. In this role, you will independently create and implement real-time DSP algorithms on FPGAs, applying fixed-point techniques across digital communications, waveform development, error correction, compression, and electronic warfare applications. If you thrive on solving hard technical problems, want to see your algorithms run in real-time on cutting-edge hardware, and are driven by work that directly supports national security missions, this role offers the chance to do meaningful engineering with real impact. We're looking for a detail-oriented problem solver who is ready to grow, learn, and build exceptional solutions.
Responsibilities
- Algorithm Design, Development, and Implementation
- Implementing real-time processing algorithms using fixed point mathematics
- Modulator and Demodulator Design and Implementation
- Ability to implement novel and common Error Control Coding techniques
- Familiarity with compression and decompression algorithms and implementations
- Designing and implementing waveforms related to Digital Communication
- Developing, implementing, and testing Electronic Warfare techniques
Requirements
- 5+ years' experience in a related role
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Experience developing waveforms, EW, EA, DRFM, and/or SIGINT algorithms
- Be detail oriented and an analytical problem solver
- Ability to obtain/maintain a US security clearance
- AI/ML experience a plus
Benefits & Perks
- 100% Company-paid medical insurance for employees
- 100% Company-paid dental and vision insurance
- Competitive salary and bonus
- 25% 401k company contribution
- Generous PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave, and volunteer time
- Flexible work hours
- Tuition reimbursement, training allowance, internal mobility opportunities
- Free beverages and snacks, Donut Fridays, monthly social events