Digital Signal Processing DSP Engineer - CACI International

OpenTalent; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CAC I seeks a Digital Signals Processing Engineer to join our team developing next generation signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic warfare systems for the DoD. You will design and test DSP algorithms and SIGINT software across various platforms, contributing to ML-enabled capabilities for national security.

A BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required, with 3+ years of related work and proficiency in Python, C++, Linux, X-Midas, and M2Extra, plus a TS/SCI clearance to begin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 3+ years of related experience in engineering.
• Experience programming in Python, X-Midas, M2Extra, and C++.
• Linux software development experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information in written form.
• Experience in collaborative teams focused on signal processing and software development.
• Top Secret clearance required to begin employment; TS/SCI clearance required for continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, integrate, and test signal processing algorithms and SIGINT software across platforms.
• Design, develop, integrate, and test software and DSP algorithms.
• Design, develop, integrate, and test software for Machine Learning applications.
• Enhance and maintain existing X-Midas and M2Extra tools.
• Help define requirements, CONOPs and architecture for future systems.
• Perform engineering tasks using CAD/engineering design software.
• Develop analytic signal processing tools.

Skills

Python

C++

Linux

Teamwork

Software development lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

X-Midas

M2Extra

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

The Opportunity:

CACI is currently looking for a Digital Signals Processing Engineer to join our team developing next generation signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic warfare systems for the Department of Defense. Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals on a program that leverages the best practices in Model-Based Systems Engineering and Agile software development to deliver state of the art capability in support of our nation’s warfighters. As a member of the CACI Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. Our warfighters are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security from the increasingly sophisticated and complex threats of our adversaries.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, debug, integrate, and test signal processing algorithms and SIGINT software systems running on a variety of platforms supporting intelligence, defense, and other government missions.
• Design, develop, integrate, and test software and DSP algorithms.
• Design, develop, integrate, and test software for Machine Learning applications.
• Enhancing and maintaining existing X-Midas and M2Extra signal processing tools.
• Help define the requirements, CONOPs and architecture for future systems.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Development of analytic signal processing tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering disciplines (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering)
• 3+ years of related experience in relevant engineering disciplines (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering)
• Experience programming in Python, X-Midas, M2Extra, and C++
• Linux software development experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in communicating technical and analytical information in written products Exposure to all phases of software development lifecycle (concept, design, implementation, test, and production).
• Experience in working in highly collaborative team environments centered around signal processing and software development
• There is a Top Secret clearance requirement to begin employment. In addition, as a requirement of continued employment in this position you will be required to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Desired:

• Masters Degree
• Understanding of software defined radio systems: Receiver architectures, Software channelization, Modulation/demodulation techniques, Spectral analysis
• Experience with X-Midas in the development of RF transmission and receiver systems or software defined radio
• Experience processing signals using any software tool suite
• Experience with Kubernetes or Docker
• Experience with telemetry systems