DSP Communications Engineer

Chantilly, VA | Denver, CO | Tucson, AZ 

$160,000 – $220,000 + Top Benefits

The Opportunity

You will join a multi-disciplinary R&D team of electrical engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists building custom digital signal processing solutions and communications systems in direct support of national security defense. In this role, you will lead small project teams through the full lifecycle — from concept and design through deployment and maintenance — of software-based solutions for modern communications systems. You will interact directly with end users and customers, ensuring your work delivers real operational impact.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Work alongside top-tier engineers and scientists in a collaborative R&D environment focused on custom DSP and communications solutions
• Lead and mentor project teams tackling complex, mission-critical signal processing challenges
• Engage directly with end users and customers to shape the systems you build

Your Day-to-Day

• Lead and mentor small project teams that conceive, analyze, design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain software-based communications systems
• Develop algorithms, control hardware interfaces, optimize system performance, and define deployment strategies
• Build products that are well-structured, thoroughly documented, and carefully tested
• Collaborate directly with end users and customers to align solutions with operational needs

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or equivalent discipline
• Demonstrated capability in scientific programming with C, C++, or similar high-level language on UNIX/Linux
• Strong background in digital signal processing or communications theory
• Experience with CUDA, ICE Cards, and Mod/Demod
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance — US Citizenship Required

Preferred:

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or equivalent discipline
• 5+ years of experience in practical system development, deployment, and leading others
• X-Midas or MATLAB experience

Applicable Technical Background:

• Satellite and cellular communications systems
• Modern modulation schemes
• Interference canceling and equalization
• Cyclostationary techniques
• Signal conditioning and resampling

Ready to Apply?

If you are a self-starting DSP communications engineer ready to lead teams building mission-critical signal processing and communications solutions, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume to Great Bay Staffing today — your information will not be shared with anyone without your permission.