Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer

Job Title: Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer



Job Location: Tysons Corner, Virginia

Eligibility/Clearance: US Citizenship required. This position supports a

government contract



About Us:



Our client is an industry leader in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and

Radio Frequency (RF) technologies. Our innovative solutions power

mission-critical applications across aerospace, defense,

telecommunications, and wireless communications. They specialize in

designing and delivering advanced RF systems, software-defined radios

(SDR), and signal processing algorithms for the most demanding

environments.



We are seeking a Digital Signal Processing Engineer to design, develop,

and optimize signal processing algorithms for cutting-edge RF systems.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on next-generation DSP solutions

and play a critical role in advancing our RF and communications

technology.



Job Description:



The Digital Signal Processing Engineer will be responsible for

designing, implementing, and optimizing advanced signal processing

algorithms for RF communications systems. This role requires deep

technical expertise in DSP theory, algorithm development, and RF system

design. You will work closely with hardware engineers, software

developers, and systems engineers to deliver solutions that meet the

highest performance standards.



Responsibilities:



Algorithm Development & Implementation



- Design and implement DSP algorithms for modulation, demodulation,

filtering, error correction, and spectrum analysis.



- Develop real-time signal processing software for embedded platforms

and software-defined radios (SDR).



- Optimize signal processing algorithms for performance, accuracy, and

power efficiency.



- Simulate and validate DSP algorithms using MATLAB, Python, C++, or

other modeling tools.



System Design & Integration



- Collaborate with RF engineers to integrate DSP algorithms into

complex RF systems.



- Perform system-level modeling and simulation to predict and improve

performance.



- Design and implement DSP pipelines for real-time and post-processing

applications.



- Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and field deployment.



Testing & Validation



- Develop and execute test plans to verify algorithm performance

against system requirements.



- Use RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes,

signal generators) to validate designs.



- Analyze and interpret RF signal data for performance evaluation and

troubleshooting.



Documentation & Collaboration



- Document algorithm design, development processes, and testing

methodologies.



- Participate in design reviews, ensuring compliance with RF standards

and government regulations (e.g., FCC, MIL-STD).



- Work with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and scalable DSP

solutions.



Requirements:



Education:



- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer

Engineering, Signal Processing, or a related field (Ph.D. is a

plus).



Experience:



- 3-7 years of experience in DSP algorithm development for RF or

wireless communications.



- Proven expertise in real-time DSP implementation on embedded

platforms (e.g., FPGAs, DSP processors).



- Strong knowledge of RF signal processing, including modulation

techniques, spectrum analysis, and interference mitigation.



Technical Expertise:



- Strong proficiency in DSP algorithms, including:



- Modulation/Demodulation (e.g., QAM, PSK, OFDM).



- Signal Filtering (e.g., FIR, IIR, adaptive filters).



- Error Correction (e.g., FEC, LDPC, Viterbi).



- Signal Detection and Estimation.



- Programming skills in C/C++, Python, MATLAB, or Simulink.



- Understanding of communication protocols (e.g., LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi,

satellite communications).



- Experience with RF hardware and signal chain design (receivers,

transmitters, ADC/DAC).



Soft Skills:



- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues.



- Effective communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary

teams.



- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a

fast-paced environment.



Preferred Qualifications:



- Experience with software-defined radios (SDR) (e.g., GNU Radio,

USRP, Ettus).



- Knowledge of FPGAs and VHDL/Verilog for DSP acceleration.



- Familiarity with machine learning techniques applied to signal

processing.



- Experience working on government/DoD contracts and adherence to

MIL-STD.



- Active security clearance (or ability to obtain one).



Arena Technical Resources, LLC, (ATR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer

(EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and

applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion,

color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry,

sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status,

family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability.