Principal DSP Engineer

Zetron, Inc; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Competitive salaries

Benefits package

World‑class training and development

Job summary

DTC, A Codan Company, based in Whiteley, Hampshire, is seeking a Principal/Senior DSP Engineer to design and develop signal processing algorithms and proprietary waveforms for robust wireless data transmission. You will work across MATLAB and Python to model, simulate and test SDR technologies, translating DSP into real‑time products.

Experience in wireless comms or SDR is valued, with opportunities to contribute across C/C++, embedded systems and potentially FPGA aspects.

Qualifications

• Experience in wireless communications or SDR is advantageous but not required.
• Strong DSP fundamentals and ability to translate algorithms to real‑time products.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop signal processing algorithms and proprietary waveforms for reliable and secure data transmission.
• Model, simulate and test DSP algorithms using MATLAB and/or Python.
• Evaluate and improve waveforms for challenging channel conditions and integration with SDR technology.
• Support verification, prototyping and potential production readiness.

Skills

DSP engineering

Signal processing

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Embedded systems

FPGA

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

FPGA

Job description

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DTC | A Codan Company is a technology company based in Whiteley, Hampshire.

We specialise in the research and development of wireless and critical RF communication systems.

Our Engineers work at the edge of what is scientifically possible, using every advancement in technology to our advantage.

Our technology is deployed by our customers to give them an unrivalled ability to wirelessly transmit data over long ranges with high reliability and security. We are well established across multiple markets such as military and defence, uncrewed vehicles such as drones, police and government, and broadcast technology.

About the Role

At DTC, our DSP Engineers work at the heart of our wireless technology, designing and developing the signal processing algorithms and proprietary waveforms that enable our products to transmit data reliably and securely over the air.

You will work across DSP algorithm design, modelling, simulation and testing, using MATLAB and/or Python to develop new capabilities and enhance our existing Software Defined Radio (SDR) technology. This could include the design, modelling and evaluation of waveforms for reliable communication in challenging channel conditions, encompassing areas such as modulation and coding, waveform shaping, synchronisation, channel estimation, equalisation and signal detection.

Our work combines advanced engineering with real-world product development. You could be developing a new waveform, modelling and improving an existing system, creating a prototype to demonstrate a new capability, or analysing data to understand and optimise the performance of our technology.

Wireless communications or SDR experience would be highly relevant, but it is not essential. We are equally interested in strong DSP Engineers from other mathematically intensive signal-processing backgrounds.

Experience with C/C++ and embedded systems would be useful, as would some knowledge or exposure to FPGA technology. You do not need to be an FPGA design expert, however. We are primarily looking for people with strong DSP fundamentals who understand how algorithms can ultimately be translated into practical, real-time products.

Although we are advertising this position at Principal level, we are also very interested in hearing from strong Senior DSP Engineers. We can consider the level of the position based on your experience and technical capability.

Why work at DTC

We celebrate and recognise success, take pride in our culture, and enjoy working alongside highly skilled colleagues on ground-breaking technology that fuels the continued success of the business.

We offer a flexible working environment, competitive salaries, a great benefits package, and ensure that our Engineers receive world‑class training and development.

Successful applicants will need to be able to undergo Security Clearance, although employment can commence prior to this being obtained.