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Contract Digital Signal Processing Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

MatrixSpace

FPGA Engineer

Hoffman Estates, IL · Remote

$150K - $200K/yr

We're looking for a FPGA Engineer to help build the foundation for next-generation radar ... Experience implementing digital signal processing algorithms such as FFTs, filtering, beam forming ...

1872 Consulting

Electrical Engineer

Chicago, IL

... and digital signal processing.Ability to work independently on research activities.Accept lead ... S. electrical engineering or B.S. computer engineering required. Master's degree in a relevant ...

1872 Consulting

Electrical Engineer

Chicago, IL

... and digital signal processing.Ability to work independently on research activities.Accept lead ... S. electrical engineering or B.S. computer engineering required. Master's degree in a relevant ...

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How much do contract digital signal processing engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract digital signal processing engineer in Chicago, IL is $135,308.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,800.00 and $151,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Digital Signal Processing Engineer vs Contract Electrical Engineer?

AspectContract Digital Signal Processing EngineerContract Electrical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, specialized in signal processingBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentDesigning algorithms, software development, testing in labs or officesHardware design, circuit testing, system integration in labs or field
Industry UsageTelecommunications, audio/video processing, defensePower systems, electronics manufacturing, automation

While both roles require electrical engineering fundamentals, Contract Digital Signal Processing Engineers focus on algorithm development and software, whereas Contract Electrical Engineers often work on hardware and system integration. The choice depends on whether the project emphasizes software signal processing or hardware electrical systems.

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Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer - AI/ML Ops / Remote

Apetan Consulting llc

Chicago, IL • Remote

$80 - $150/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer – AI/ML Ops
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid/Onsite Preferred)
 
Responsibilities
• Design and implement advanced DSP algorithms for real-time and offline signal processing.
• Develop AI/ML models for signal classification, anomaly detection, feature extraction, and predictive analytics.
• Build scalable data pipelines for signal acquisition, preprocessing, and model training.
• Deploy ML models into production using MLOps best practices.
• Optimize DSP and AI algorithms for latency, throughput, and computational efficiency.
• Collaborate with data scientists, embedded engineers, and software development teams.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for machine learning workflows.
• Monitor production models for drift, performance, and reliability.
• Work with cloud-native AI services and containerized deployments.
• Document architecture, algorithms, and deployment processes.
 
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Digital Signal Processing.
• Strong knowledge of: o Digital Filters o FFT o Wavelets o Spectral Analysis o Adaptive Filtering o Time-Series Signal Processing
• Proficiency in Python and C/C++.
• Experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Hands-on experience building ML pipelines.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker, Vertex AI, or Azure ML.
• Experience deploying AI models at the edge.
• Familiarity with NVIDIA CUDA or GPU optimization.
• Experience with audio, radar, RF, image, LiDAR, or sensor signal processing.
• Knowledge of LLMs and Agentic AI is a plus.
• Experience working in regulated industries (Healthcare, Automotive, Aerospace, Telecom, Industrial).