Senior Digital Processing Engineer

Kavaliro is seeking an experienced Senior Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer for our client to develop advanced signal-processing technologies supporting mission-critical government programs.

About the role

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working across algorithm development, RF analysis, simulation, and high-performance software implementation. You’ll have the opportunity to work independently as a principal investigator or collaborate with a small team of highly technical engineers and researchers. The position involves taking innovative signal-processing concepts from research and development through implementation and ultimately into real-time production environments.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and implement advanced signal-processing algorithms for a variety of RF applications
• Analyze RF signals and associated data to identify patterns, characteristics, and technical insights
• Perform reverse engineering, simulation, modeling, and algorithm evaluation
• Develop and optimize signal-processing algorithms using C/C++ and Python
• Translate research concepts and algorithms into production-ready software
• Support the transition of algorithms into real-time, high-performance computing environments
• Work independently on technical initiatives while also collaborating with small, highly skilled engineering teams
• Investigate complex signal-processing challenges and develop innovative solutions for mission-critical applications
• Contribute to the design and development of technologies supporting defense and Intelligence Community missions

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance; a clearance is not required to apply or at the time of hire
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• 7+ years of professional experience in digital signal processing preferred
• Strong background in one or more of the following areas:
  • Digital signal processing
  • Digital communications
  • Detection and estimation theory
  • Remote sensing
  • Radar signal processing
  • Adaptive antenna array processing
  • Navigation and geolocation
• Demonstrated programming ability, particularly in scientific or engineering applications
• Hands-on experience implementing signal-processing algorithms in C/C++ and Python
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team

Preferred Experience

• Experience developing signal-processing algorithms for defense or government applications
• Familiarity with Linux environments and open-source development toolchains
• Experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR)
• Knowledge of baseband and RF architectures
• Experience with wireless propagation, modeling, or simulation
• Familiarity with modern communications standards and protocols, including:
  • LTE
  • WCDMA
  • GSM
  • 802.11
  • 802.16
• Knowledge of numerical linear algebra
• Experience transitioning research algorithms into real-time or high-performance computing environments
• Familiarity with the X-Midas framework or similar signal-processing platforms

Pay

$130,000.00 - 140,000.00 per year

Schedule

On-Site