Dsp Engineer Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Description

Seeking a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Algorithms Engineer to design, model, implement, and optimize advanced signal processing algorithms supporting defense systems. This role focuses on algorithm development, embedded implementation, system architecture, and cross-functional integration across hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams. Key Responsibilities•Design, model, and simulate advanced DSP algorithms using Python or MATLAB.•Develop and optimize production-level C/C++ code for embedded processors.•Support filtering, FFTs, modulation/demodulation, and signal processing pipelines.•Define DSP system architectures and participate in processor selection decisions.•Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams.•Support integration, testing, debugging, and end-to-end system validation.•Review code, mentor engineers, and establish testing and verification standards.•Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to long-term technical roadmaps.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications•Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.•8+ years of DSP algorithm development experience.•Strong C and C++ development experience for embedded systems.•Deep understanding of signal processing fundamentals.•Extensive MATLAB or Python (SciPy/NumPy) experience.•Experience taking DSP algorithms from concept through production deployment.•Active Secret Clearance. Required Technical Skills•Digital Signal Processing (DSP)•Algorithm development and optimization•Embedded C/C++•MATLAB•Python (SciPy/NumPy)•FFTs•Filtering•Modulation/Demodulation•Embedded systems development•Hardware/software integration•System architecture and technical leadership Preferred Qualifications•Master's or Ph.D. with focus in Signal Processing, Radar, or Communications.•Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).•Bare-metal embedded development.•GitLab-based signal processing pipelines.•Technical lead or system architect experience on large engineering programs.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $81.73/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Tampa,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

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