Contract Professionals
Senior Advanced Digital Signal Processing Systems Engineer
Contract Professionals, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, 46804
Overview
Senior Advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Systems Engineer
– Location: Ft. Wayne, IN. Employment Type: Full-Time | Hours: 40 hrs/week, Monday–Friday. Pay Range: Competitive, based on experience. Perks & Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, career growth opportunities, and professional development support.
About the Role Join our client’s Advanced Electronics Systems Engineering team as a
Senior Advanced DSP Systems Engineer , where you’ll design and develop advanced algorithms and RF-based systems that directly support critical national defense programs. You will collaborate with a highly skilled cross-functional team to model, implement, and test complex signal processing solutions that push the boundaries of innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze, design, develop, and test DSP algorithms for RF-based systems
Develop and model algorithms for signal processing architecture and RF systems
Conduct systems requirements analysis and performance verification
Perform fixed-point model conversion for hardware implementation
Lead software/hardware partitioning and integration efforts
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams on implementation and testing
Execute hands-on system performance validation and testing in laboratory environments
Apply statistical signal processing and detection/estimation theory techniques for algorithm development
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field
8+ years of relevant experience (or Master’s degree with 6+ years)
Proficiency in digital signal processing for RF systems and algorithm modeling
Strong understanding of systems requirements, performance validation, and fixed-point hardware modeling
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing, implementing, and testing anti-jam systems (GNSS or AltNav preferred)
Knowledge of STAP, SFAP, or similar anti-jam algorithms
Familiarity with statistical and multi-rate signal processing
Experience with Detection & Estimation Theory, Random Processes Analysis, and Communications/Information Theory
Strong leadership skills with a track record of success across the full systems development life cycle
Agile development experience
Additional Details
This role offers the opportunity to work on highly advanced defense technologies that directly support mission-critical applications.
You’ll join a collaborative and innovative team environment focused on technical excellence and professional growth.
Why Join CPI?
Exciting, research-driven projects with real-world impact
Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development
Competitive perks and incentives tailored to each contract position
About Us Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), founded by an Air Force veteran, is an award-winning talent solutions company connecting top talent with leading employers in defense, aerospace, and mobility industries. CPI website: https://www.cpijobs.com/
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US 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.
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– Location: Ft. Wayne, IN. Employment Type: Full-Time | Hours: 40 hrs/week, Monday–Friday. Pay Range: Competitive, based on experience. Perks & Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, career growth opportunities, and professional development support.
About the Role Join our client’s Advanced Electronics Systems Engineering team as a
Senior Advanced DSP Systems Engineer , where you’ll design and develop advanced algorithms and RF-based systems that directly support critical national defense programs. You will collaborate with a highly skilled cross-functional team to model, implement, and test complex signal processing solutions that push the boundaries of innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze, design, develop, and test DSP algorithms for RF-based systems
Develop and model algorithms for signal processing architecture and RF systems
Conduct systems requirements analysis and performance verification
Perform fixed-point model conversion for hardware implementation
Lead software/hardware partitioning and integration efforts
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams on implementation and testing
Execute hands-on system performance validation and testing in laboratory environments
Apply statistical signal processing and detection/estimation theory techniques for algorithm development
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field
8+ years of relevant experience (or Master’s degree with 6+ years)
Proficiency in digital signal processing for RF systems and algorithm modeling
Strong understanding of systems requirements, performance validation, and fixed-point hardware modeling
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing, implementing, and testing anti-jam systems (GNSS or AltNav preferred)
Knowledge of STAP, SFAP, or similar anti-jam algorithms
Familiarity with statistical and multi-rate signal processing
Experience with Detection & Estimation Theory, Random Processes Analysis, and Communications/Information Theory
Strong leadership skills with a track record of success across the full systems development life cycle
Agile development experience
Additional Details
This role offers the opportunity to work on highly advanced defense technologies that directly support mission-critical applications.
You’ll join a collaborative and innovative team environment focused on technical excellence and professional growth.
Why Join CPI?
Exciting, research-driven projects with real-world impact
Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development
Competitive perks and incentives tailored to each contract position
About Us Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), founded by an Air Force veteran, is an award-winning talent solutions company connecting top talent with leading employers in defense, aerospace, and mobility industries. CPI website: https://www.cpijobs.com/
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US 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.
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