Search Jobs
Senior Advanced Digital Signal Processing Systems Engineer
Job Description
Location: Ft. Wayne, IN
PROJECT/PROGRAM OVERVIEW
As a Senior Advanced DSP Systems Engineer for the Advanced Electronics Systems Engineering team, you will be a key member of a cross-functional group responsible for developing, modeling, and verifying digital signal processing algorithms for RF-based systems. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies supporting our nation’s critical defense capabilities. The selected candidate will collaborate with engineering teams to create, implement, and validate system-level algorithms across multiple domains and platforms.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
-
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics discipline.
-
Minimum of 8 years of job-related experience, or a Master’s degree plus 6 years of experience.
-
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
-
U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work performed within our facilities.
-
Agile experience preferred.
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES
Senior Advanced DSP Systems Engineers analyze, design, develop, and test DSP algorithms implemented in hardware and software for RF-based systems.
Primary duties include:
-
Developing and modeling digital signal processing algorithms for RF systems, radar, and communications.
-
Performing system-level requirements analysis, modeling, and performance verification.
-
Conducting fixed-point model conversion for hardware implementation.
-
Supporting software/hardware partitioning and integration efforts.
-
Collaborating with cross-functional teams on system validation and lab performance testing.
-
Participating in design reviews and ensuring adherence to technical and mission requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
Expertise in Statistical Signal Processing, Multi-rate Signal Processing, and RF DSP mitigation techniques.
-
Experience developing algorithms using Detection and Estimation Theory, Random Processes, and Information Theory.
-
Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and testing anti-jam systems with spatial beamforming and beam-nulling.
-
Familiarity with STAP, SFAP, or similar anti-jam algorithms;ability to develop multi-channel anti-jam algorithms from a mathematical perspective.
-
Strong proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or C/C++.
-
Experience using requirements management and system modeling tools (e.G., DOORS, Cameo).
-
Demonstrated success leading projects through the full systems development life cycle.
-
Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
-
Commitment to professional growth and technical innovation.
WORKPLACE OPTIONS
This position is on-site in Ft. Wayne, IN.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
-
A career path with opportunities for continuous learning and advancement.
-
Research-oriented work developing advanced solutions for national defense.
-
A collaborative culture that values integrity, innovation, and excellence.
ABOUT CPI
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) is an industry leader in providing top technical talent to support our nation’s defense and engineering programs. We specialize in connecting highly skilled professionals with world-class companies in the aerospace, automotive, and defense industries.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT
This assignment is a U.S. Government contract which requires all applicants to be U.S. Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter
I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.
Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.