Principal DSP Software Engineer

Emerson

Principal DSP Software Engineer at ADG System R&D designing embedded DSP and software infrastructure IP blocks focusing on advanced communication algorithms. Collaborating with experts to execute critical software components, system architectures, and APIs.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, design, implement and test signal processing and communication algorithms required for satellite communications, radar, communications, and navigation systems.
Validate algorithms with real-world hardware (software defined radios) to prove feasibility of algorithms with real world signals.
Verify performance at the system level with deployment.
Map developed algorithms to key application spaces in radar, satcom, communication, and navigation systems.
Independently lead the feature(s) through release.
Contribute to product design and code review efforts with the rest of the team.
Become a leading technical expert on key technologies in this space

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), or Computer Science (CS) or a relevant technical degree
Relevant years of engineering experience required for this role commensurate with the level of the position.
Experience using SystemVerilog or VHDL to implement synthesizable logic targeting FPGAs.
Experience writing testbenches and simulation models to verify logic designs.
Understanding of RF concepts such as: freq/wl and freq/t relationships
Basic knowledge of RF time and spectral measurements.
Only U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 22 CFR §120) may be considered.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Recognition programs
Paid parental leave
Flexible time off plans
Vacation and holiday leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

signal processing algorithmscommunication algorithmssoftware defined radiosSystemVerilogVHDLsynthesizable logictestbenchessimulation modelsRF conceptsRF measurements

Soft Skills

independent leadershipteam collaborationtechnical expertise

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer EngineeringBachelor of Science in Computer Science