Senior DSP Engineer

Worker Type Regular Job Description Join AV’s Electronic Warfare business unit in Sunrise, FL, where advanced engineering meets mission-critical technology. As a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing sophisticated signal processing solutions for next-generation electronic warfare, communications, and sensing systems. This is an opportunity to work alongside talented engineers on technically challenging problems where your expertise in DSP algorithms, communications theory, software-defined radios, and C/C++ directly contributes to advanced defense capabilities.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your technical expertise or grow into engineering leadership, this role offers a path to make a meaningful impact from concept through development, integration, and validation.

• Architect and implement complex digital signal processing systems for communication and sensing platforms.
• Develop and implement sophisticated DSP algorithms and translate system concepts into robust, high-performance solutions.
• Prepare complete project design documentation, including requirements, specifications, test plans, and reports.
• Design and conduct experiments; analyze and interpret data to validate system and component performance.
• Plan and coordinate detailed aspects of engineering work to ensure technical quality and schedule adherence.
• Prepare scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for assigned projects.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals to obtain funding for engineering projects and programs.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams across software, hardware, systems, and integration functions.
• Contribute innovative ideas and technical solutions that advance products, capabilities, and mission performance.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of relevant DSP and/or communications engineering;
• Master’s Degree and 6+ years’ experience;
• A PhD with 3+ years’ experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in advanced digital signal processing algorithms.
• Demonstrated proficiency in communications theory.
• Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages, preferably C or C++.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

• Demonstrated experience with several systems and technologies outlined in Technical Competencies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in at least one technical area.
• Maintain working knowledge in a number of other specialization areas.

• Software-defined radios (SDR)
• Digital signal processing theory
• Signal processing algorithm design and implementation
• C/C++ programming
• DSP validation
• Software/hardware implementation, collaboration, and integration
• System requirements analysis and traceability
• Rate conversion, correlation, and filtering
• Revision control tools (e.g., TFS, Git)

• Design & Innovation
  - Generate creative solutions and translate concepts into effective designs. Use feedback to refine and improve designs and technical approaches. Develop innovative ideas and approaches; present information in a manner that captures others’ attention. Participate in the patent process by proposing and documenting innovative concepts.
• Problem Solving
  - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Gather and analyze information skillfully; develop and evaluate alternative solutions. Work effectively in group problem‑solving situations. Use sound reasoning, even when dealing with emotionally charged topics.
• Professionalism
  - Approach others in a tactful, respectful manner. React well under pressure while maintaining composure and effectiveness. Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position. Accept…