Senior Digital Signal Processing Engineer

Codan Limited; Whiteley; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Generous pension plan

Company bonus scheme

Annual pay reviews

Training and development

Employee assistance program

Income protection

Life assurance

Flexible core hours

Open plan office

Onsite cafe

Job summary

Codan Limited is seeking a Senior Digital Signal Processing Engineer to design and implement advanced DSP algorithms for mission‑critical wireless communications. You will develop high‑performance FPGA modules for SDR platforms and contribute to RF design and testing in a secure, collaborative team environment.

The role is office‑based in Whiteley with flexibility for occasional home working, and requires meeting UK security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Communications Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Strong DSP background with embedded systems experience.
• Experience designing DSP algorithms for high‑reliability systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced DSP algorithms for mission‑critical wireless systems.
• Develop high‑performance FPGA modules for SDR platforms.
• Contribute to RF design principles and test methodologies.

Skills

Algorithm Development

FPGA Development

HDL Design

FPGA Toolchains

Embedded Software

RF Systems Design

Test & Measurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic/Communications Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

VHDL

Verilog

Linux

Job description

Title: Senior Digital Signal Processing Engineer
Date: 8 Sept 2026
Location: United Kingdom, Whiteley, Hampshire, GB

About Us

DTC, A Codan company, operates in fast growing markets offering innovative and robust wireless security products, leading-edge IP centric network devices, and C4I application software solutions, along with high performance wireless broadcast systems for all industries.

Our passion for innovation keeps us one step ahead in the rapidly changing and increasingly challenging environments within which we perform, whether on the battlefield, in the streets of our cities, or at the world's largest sporting events.

High performance IP Video, communications, and broadcast systems enable our customers to securely monitor, control, communicate, and share information with confidence in complex environments and in the most demanding situations.

What You Will Be Doing

Reporting to the Embedded Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering advanced embedded communications solutions within DTC’s high-performing engineering team based in Whiteley.

As a Senior Digital Signal Processing Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing mission-critical wireless systems for defence and secure communications applications. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing advanced DSP algorithms, as well as developing bespoke waveforms tailored to specific operational requirements. Additionally, you will contribute to the continuous refinement and optimisation of our Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms, ensuring they deliver exceptional performance, flexibility, and resilience across diverse and demanding environments.

Key Areas Of Experience

• Algorithm Development – Design, implement, and validate advanced DSP algorithms using Python and/or MATLAB.
• FPGA Development – Develop high-performance FPGA modules for DTC’s SDR platforms.
• HDL Design – Proficient in VHDL/Verilog and scripting with Tcl for FPGA design workflows.
• FPGA Toolchains – Experience with Xilinx and Altera (Intel) development environments and toolchains.
• Embedded Software Engineering – Skilled in C/C++ programming for embedded systems, including Linux driver development and Windows-based applications; familiarity with UML is advantageous.
• RF Systems Design – Strong understanding of RF design principles with practical implementation experience.
• Test & Measurement – Competent in using frequency-domain and time-domain test equipment, such as spectrum analysers and oscilloscopes.

About You

You are a highly capable and motivated engineer with a degree in Electronic Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a closely related discipline. You have a strong foundation in digital signal processing and embedded systems, with proven experience designing and implementing advanced DSP algorithms for high-performance applications.

Your expertise extends to RF design principles, and you demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach. You thrive in technically complex environments and are committed to delivering innovative, high-reliability solutions for mission-critical communications.

As a senior member of the team, you take pride in mentoring and supporting junior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and capability development across the group.

This is an office-based role with flexability for occassional home working and requires the successful candidate to meet the eligibility criteria for UK Security Clearance.

Benefits And Culture

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion for the job and a "can-do" attitude.

Our Employees Receive

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
• A generous pension plan, company match up to 9%
• Company bonus scheme
• Annual pay reviews (discretional)
• A personal approach to training and development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Flexible core working hours.
• Open plan, modern office environment
• Onsite subsidised café

Enjoy working as part of a global organisation with teams in Whiteley, Hampshire; USA; Denmark, Singapore; Dubai and Australia.

DTC is committed to promoting a culture that supports personal development and embraces a diverse mix of employees throughout all levels of the organisation.