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Maxtena Inc

DSP Engineer

Germantown, MD · On-site

$145K - $169K/yr

... on Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies within multi-element antenna topologies. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and optimize FPGA and ASIC-based digital signal processing systems for ...

Maxtena Inc

FPGA Engineer

Germantown, MD · On-site

$132K - $169K/yr

Working with teams of software and hardware engineers to design custom RF communications systems for a Software Defined Radio * Designing and implementing waveform, signal detection, and feature ...

Precise Systems

RF Engineer

Crane, IN · On-site

This role is closely aligned to customer requirements for RF signal exploitation, software-defined radio environments, RF modeling and simulation, lab and field test support, and rigorous test ...

CACI International, Inc.

Signals Engineer

Aberdeen, MD · On-site

$75K - $158K/yr

Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret Employee Type ... You will work hands-on with software defined radio platforms to develop custom applications ...

Precise Systems

RF Engineer

Crane, IN

This role is closely aligned to customer requirements for RF signal exploitation, software-defined radio environments, RF modeling and simulation, lab and field test support, and rigorous test ...

HEICO

Hardware/RF & DSP Design Engineer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

... Software Defined Radios (SDR). • Ability to initiate and configure digital signals and develop signal processing systems and algorithms. • FPGA based SDR (software defined radio) design ...

NxT Level

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$133K - $176K/yr

Radio Hardware: Development of proprietary software-defined radio-based devices to capture all radio dispatches in every major city, covering both analog and digital signals. Preferred Qualifications

DAS Technology Group

Senior RF Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Software Defined Radio experience (ADI transceivers, Ettus, EPIQ,...) and FPGAs • Demonstrated hardware debugging skill using bench equipment (spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, etc.) • ...

Bigbear.ai

Software Developer

Annapolis Junction, MD

$109K - $228K/yr

This is your opportunity to work on innovative projects that leverage RF signal processing, geospatial analytics, and Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies to detect, characterize, and track ...

Chipton Ross

Embedded Software Engineer 3

San Diego, CA · On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

Design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses, primarily focused on cryptographic or software defined radio infrastructure software code bases. * Work using ...

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DSP Engineer

DSP Engineer

Maxtena Inc

Germantown, MD • On-site

$145K - $169K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Salary:

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer as part of an engineering R&D team, theDSP Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing advanced signal processing algorithms. Work will include designing signal detection and optimization algorithms, waveform design, implementation of modulation and demodulation methods and general RF communications systems based on Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies within multi-element antenna topologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize FPGA and ASIC-based digital signal processing systems for next-generation communication platforms
  • Collaborate with ASIC, RF, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and performance optimization
  • Develop and test FPGA modules using Verilog/VHDL for high-reliability and radiation-tolerant environments
  • Troubleshoot and debug FPGA, firmware, and embedded systems issues in both lab and customer environments
  • Perform system-level testing, including BER, NPR, and interoperability testing using industry-standard lab equipment
  • Develop test tools and automation scripts (Python, MATLAB) for data collection, analysis, and system validation
  • Support customer integration efforts and provide on-site technical assistance when needed
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of design methodologies, tools, and testing frameworks

Required Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance
  • S. in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, MSE preferred
  • 7+ years of experience in DSP, FPGA, or ASIC development
  • Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, and hardware description languages (Verilog/VHDL)
  • Experience with FPGA development tools (Xilinx, Altera/Intel) and simulation environments (e.g., QuestaSim)
  • Solid understanding of digital communications systems, including modulation, coding, and signal analysis
  • Experience with lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzers
  • Familiarity with embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS, Linux)
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment

Additional Qualification:

  • Experience with satellite communications or software-defined radio (SDR) systems
  • Knowledge of radiation effects and space-grade FPGA design
  • Experience working in Agile development environments
  • Familiarity with cryptography and telecommunications systems
  • Desired experience in: Image processing Software Defined Radio Channelization/ Reconstruction Array processing Radar, Artificial Intelligence, Beamforming
  • Active TS security clearance is a plus
    Maxtena is an Equal Opportunity Employer