DSP Communications Engineer

DSP Communications Engineer

Join a confidential employer in Chantilly, Virginia, as a DSP Communications Engineer working on custom digital signal processing solutions for national security defense. This full-time, direct-hire role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a multi-disciplinary R&D environment alongside electrical engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists. If you have a strong background in DSP and scientific programming, this is your chance to make a tangible impact.

Imagine a role where your daily efforts directly strengthen national security, applying your expertise in digital signal processing to solve real-world defense challenges. As a DSP Communications Engineer, you will be part of a mission-driven team creating custom communications solutions for the intelligence community. This is not a typical corporate job – it is a chance to work on classified projects that push the boundaries of technology while serving a higher purpose.

In this position, you will design and implement end-to-end communications systems, from algorithm development to hardware control and GUI design. You'll take ownership of the full software lifecycle, ensuring that every component is robust, secure, and mission-ready. Your work will span areas such as satellite communications, electronic warfare, signal geolocation, and interference canceling, directly impacting critical defense operations.

The ideal engineer thrives in a collaborative R&D setting, pairing deep technical knowledge with disciplined execution. You are equally comfortable debugging low-level C code and explaining system trade-offs to end users. With a strong background in DSP and scientific programming, you bring curiosity, rigour, and a commitment to producing well-tested, documented solutions.

If you're ready to take on a challenge that merges intellectual curiosity with national impact, apply now. This confidential opportunity offers the chance to grow in a supportive, cutting-edge environment where your contributions are visible and valued. Join a team that expects excellence and rewards it with meaningful work.

• You must possess an active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance
• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or an equivalent field is required
• You need demonstrated capability in scientific programming with C, C++, or a similar high-level language on Unix/Linux
• A strong background in digital signal processing or communications theory is essential
• You must be able to work on-site in Chantilly, Virginia (with additional office options in Denver, CO, Melbourne, FL, and Tucson, AZ)
• You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident due to clearance requirements
• Disciplined work habits that produce well-structured, documented, and thoroughly tested products are expected

• You will contribute to critical national security defense initiatives using advanced DSP and communications technology
• You will join a small, collaborative team of highly motivated engineers and scientists in a multi-disciplinary R&D environment
• This role offers direct interaction with end users and customers, giving you meaningful insight into how your work is applied
• You will have the opportunity to develop and deploy complete software-based solutions, from algorithm design to GUI implementation
• The position provides exposure to a range of specialized areas like LIDAR, satellite communications, electronic warfare, and signal geolocation
• You will be part of an organization that values disciplined, well-tested, and documented engineering practices
• Flexibility exists to work from offices in Denver, CO, Melbourne, FL, or Tucson, AZ, expanding your lifestyle options

• You will work on small project teams to conceive, analyze, design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain software-based solutions for modern communications systems
• Your responsibilities will include developing complex algorithms for digital signal processing, hardware control, GUI design, and database development
• You will be expected to produce work that is well-structured, thoroughly documented, and carefully tested, adhering to disciplined work…