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POSITION SPECIFICS We are looking for a highly motivated Signal Processing Engineer to join the Advanced Phenomenology Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University.

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for signal processing engineer entry level in the United States is $131,349.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,500.00 and $147,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Signal Processing Engineer Entry Level vs Communications Engineer Entry Level?

AspectSignal Processing Engineer Entry LevelCommunications Engineer Entry Level
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; knowledge of DSP, MATLAB, and programming languagesBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related; understanding of networking, RF, and signal transmission
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, R&D departments, tech companies focusing on audio, image, or sensor data processingTelecom companies, network providers, wireless service firms working on communication systems
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries developing signal algorithms, sensor systems, and multimedia processingApplied in industries designing and maintaining communication networks and wireless systems

While both roles require a background in electrical engineering and related certifications, Signal Processing Engineers focus on developing algorithms for data analysis and sensor systems, whereas Communications Engineers specialize in designing and maintaining communication networks. The roles often overlap in technical skills but differ in application focus and industry environment.

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Infographic showing various Signal Processing Engineer Entry Level job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,349 per year, or $63.1 per hour.

Signal Processing Engineer

Alvar Financial Services Limited

Boston, MA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Role Summary

Specter Aerospace is seeking a Signal Processing Engineer to develop and implement detection, tracking, and signal-processing algorithms for high-speed flight vehicles. This role will focus on processing data from optical, infrared, and other sensor systems, integrating algorithms into simulation and hardware environments, and evaluating system performance through laboratory and flight testing.

A successful candidate will have experience developing signal- or image-processing algorithms, implementing algorithms in real-time systems, and analyzing data from physical sensors.


About Specter Aerospace

Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for U.S. Forces and Allies. Specter is headquartered just north of Boston in Peabody, MA where itleveragesits advanced propulsion technologies, manufacturing, and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. Funded by a mix of government R&D organizations and private funding, Specter is expanding its team in preparation for flight testing and full-scale production.

Specter offers a wide diversity of tasks, projects, and technical exposure, all while providing co-ops with the same resources and project ownership as our full-time staff members. Our co-ops work closely with experienced engineers and scientists to complete projects that are critical to the mission of the company.


Role Responsibilities

  • Develop sensor and signal-processing requirements for high-speed flight vehicles.
  • Develop and implement detection, tracking, filtering, and image-processing algorithms.
  • Integrate scene generation and sensor models into Specter's Integrated Flight Simulation (IFS).
  • Implement andvalidatealgorithms in real-time simulation and hardware environments.
  • Support laboratory and field characterization of optical, infrared, and other sensor systems.
  • Develop testing protocols for algorithm shakedown, debugging, characterization, and validation.
  • Support flight testing and analyze sensor and system data following tests.
  • Document algorithm designs, performance results, interfaces, and verification methods.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or a related field.
  • Three or more years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience developing digital signal processing, image processing, detection, or tracking algorithms.
  • Experience implementing algorithms in real-time software or hardware environments.
  • Familiarity with C++ and a scripting language such as Python or MATLAB.
  • Experience analyzing sensor data and evaluating algorithm performance.
  • Strong communicationand collaboration skills, with a drive to produce high-quality work.
  • Eligible to obtain andmaintaina U.S. Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship isrequired.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience developing sensor requirements for tacticalmissile, aerospace, or defense systems.
  • Familiarity with integrating scene generation or sensor models into six-degree-of-freedom simulation environments.
  • Experience integrating and characterizing optical or infrared sensor hardware.
  • Familiarity with hardware in the loop or processor in the loop testing.
  • Experience processing and analyzing largesensoror flight-test datasets.
  • Experience leading technical projects, coordinating schedules, or mentoring engineers.


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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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