Signals Processing Engineer

Job Description

The Signals Processing Engineer will design, develop, and implement advanced signal processing solutions to support cutting‑edge RF, satellite communications, and software‑defined radio systems. The role blends hands‑on engineering, algorithm implementation, and system‑level problem‑solving, requiring a strong foundation in RF analysis, software development, and Linux‑based environments. The engineer will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to architect robust, scalable, and high‑performance signal processing capabilities.

• Analyze, process, and interpret RF signals across a variety of operational scenarios.
• Design, develop, and integrate signal processing algorithms into production‑ready software.
• Implement systems and applications within Linux environments, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain message queue–based communication frameworks for distributed systems.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to integrate DSP components into larger architectures.
• Support testing, validation, and troubleshooting of DSP systems, SDR components, and RF processing pipelines.
• Document system designs, interfaces, and implementation details to support long‑term maintainability.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in RF signal analysis.
• Experience with message queue implementation and communication frameworks.
• Ability to design, develop, and implement systems within a Linux environment.
• Demonstrated experience coding with C++ and Python.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

• Background in Digital Signal Processing with strong understanding of satellite communications system design, theory, and software implementation.
• Experience with DSP hardware and software development tools (digitizers, development kits, IDEs).
• Experience creating or integrating components with software‑defined radio (SDR) development suites such as GNURadio or X‑Midas.
• Familiarity integrating signal processing technologies into virtual (VMWare) and containerized (Docker/Kubernetes) environments.

$160,000 - $198,000. The AV pay range is a general guideline only and may vary based on factors such as position level, job responsibilities, geographic location, experience, and market data.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants will be asked to provide documentation to verify U.S. person status. Some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our benefit offerings, visit

Aero Vironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.