Job Description
Parsons Company, is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Sr. Digital Signal Processing Engineer (DSP) position at our headquarters in Chantilly, VA.
We are currently searching for full‑time senior level Digital Signal Processing Engineers that will design, develop and maintain complex systems. We meet customer and mission needs by leveraging cutting‑edge research and technology, using small teams to rapidly get capabilities into the hands of the warfighter. Our technical efforts focus on signal processing, image processing, full‑motion video, mission planning, and data analytics.
As an integral part of our team, you would work on one or more efforts at a time, assisting with multiple parts of the development process, including design, development, testing and deployment. Since we deal with specific customer needs, it will be necessary to understand the problem, to utilize methods from a potentially wide variety of domains, produce functional solutions, and see the efforts through to completion. Opportunities to cross‑cut technical areas and hone adjacent skills abound.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design, develop, and optimize digital signal processing algorithms for specific applications such as audio, communications, radar, etc.
- Implement DSP algorithms in software and/or hardware using programming languages such as C, C++, MATLAB, and Python.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate DSP solutions into larger systems and ensure compatibility.
- Conduct simulations, testing, and debugging of DSP algorithms to validate functionality and performance.
- Stay updated on advancements in DSP technologies and apply innovative techniques to novel challenges.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to signal processing, hardware/software integration, and system performance.
- Support product development lifecycle, including prototyping, testing, and deployment of DSP‑based systems.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring
- Must have a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (2 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree) or a master’s degree considered equivalent to 2 years of experience.
- TS/SCI clearance is required.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in software implementation of algorithms related to digital wireless communications, signal processing, signal geolocation, estimation theory, image processing, control systems, statistics, machine learning, and/or pattern recognition.
- Experience with one or more tools/frameworks: X‑Midas, GNU Radio, MATLAB.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with C/C++ or Python.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with Linux.
- Code management with Git or other common tools.
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring
- Experience with CUDA or other parallel processing and high‑performance computing frameworks.
- Experience working with ARM or other non‑x86 embedded platforms.
- Experience using software‑defined radio hardware (USRP or similar) for testing and/or prototyping.
- Application of machine learning techniques to signal processing, communications, and signal localization challenges.
- Active polygraph is preferred.
Security Clearance Requirement
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.
Salary Range: $108,700.00 - $190,200.00. This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
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