Digital Signal Processing Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Digital Signal Processing Engineer

Client:

Anson McCade

Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Overview: A Tier One Defence Prime is seeking an exceptional Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer to work in a highly classified R&D environment. The role involves designing and deploying next-generation Software Defined Radio (SDR) and DSP algorithms for covert payloads and intelligence-gathering platforms to help protect the UK's National Security.

Responsibilities:

• Reverse Engineering: Deconstruct RF systems (hardware, software, signals) to identify vulnerabilities and redesign opportunities.
• DSP Algorithm Development: Create and optimize signal processing algorithms for detection, classification, and exploitation.
• SDR Design: Develop SDR solutions for high-stakes communications and intelligence missions.
• Payload Engineering: Develop mission-critical communication payloads compatible with current and future platforms.
• Testing & Validation: Lead testing in lab and field environments to ensure performance.
• Systems Integration: Integrate DSP solutions into broader mission systems with hardware and software teams.

Key Requirements:

• UK National with current UKIC Developed Vetting (DV) and willingness to obtain enhanced DV.
• Extensive DSP expertise, including algorithm design, optimization, and deployment.
• Experience in reverse engineering RF systems.
• Proficiency with SDR platforms such as GnuRadio or equivalent.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++ for embedded or real-time systems.
• Experience with FPGA/SoC development (VHDL or Verilog preferred).
• Comfortable working in Linux-based environments with GitLab and CI pipelines.
• Proven R&D experience, particularly in defence or intelligence sectors.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £85,000
• Performance bonus up to 10%
• Flexible work options, including 4-day workweek or 9-day fortnight
• Employer pension contribution up to 10%, with employee contributions up to 5%
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Training and certification opportunities with annual salary review

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