Digital Signal Processing Engineer

EEOC

Digital Signal Processing Engineer utilizing electrical and computer engineering skills to develop RF sensing technology. Focusing on electromagnetic spectrum and electronic warfare capabilities for the Army.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeMcLean • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,800 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Use electrical and computer engineering skills to develop next-generation electromagnetic spectrum and electronic warfare capabilities
Design and implement digital signal processing for RF sensing, detecting, and responding systems
Develop functionality for demonstration and delivery to clients
Directly impact the future of electromagnetic spectrum and electronic warfare by demonstrating state-of-the-art techniques

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with wireless communications systems and signal processing theory and application
Experience with Linux, C, C++, or Rust
Experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR) toolkits and standards such as GNUradio and Ettus UHD
Experience with Signal Processing Techniques and RF Theory
Experience with embedded software development, code optimization, and multi-threading
Knowledge of DSP and DSP algorithm development
Ability to travel regionally up to 25% of the time
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program

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Hard Skills & Tools

digital signal processingRF sensingsignal processing theoryembedded software developmentcode optimizationmulti-threadingDSP algorithm developmentCC++Rust

Soft Skills

ability to travelcommunication

Certifications

Secret clearance