Digital Signal Processing Engineer

The Fountain Group; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer to support a leading client in El Segundo, CA. This onsite role focuses on designing advanced space-based satellite communication systems and leading DSP development.

Ideal candidates have a BS in engineering or related field, 1+ years in signal processing, and 5+ years in electronic systems engineering, with US citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required; ability to obtain US Security Clearance.
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, physics, mathematics, data science or computer science.
• 1+ years of experience with signal processing and image processing.
• 5+ years of experience with electronic systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop next generation RF, digital, and optical satellite communication systems.
• Develop and verify multi-rate, fixed-point digital signal processing architectures.
• Allocate, define, and verify requirements and interfaces in the development of communication digital payloads.
• Develop performance and link budgets.
• Conduct performance analysis of signal processing models.
• Assist with conducting trade studies.
• Develop prototype demonstrations on flight-like communication subsystem testbeds.
• Support unit-level integration and performance simulations.
• Support ASIC and FPGA level system design and verification.
• Support hardware procurement, design reviews, and unit sell-offs.

Skills

Security Clearance

Signal Processing

Electronic Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in signal processing or related field

Job description

The Fountain Group is seeking a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer to support a leading client in El Segundo, CA.

Location: El Segundo, CA

Pay Rate: $80-$100/hr

Duration: 12 Months ( with possible extension based on performance and budget)

Schedule: Onsite

JOB SUMMARY

Seeking Lead or Senior DSP Systems Engineers to join the Space and Launch Engineering team in El Segundo, California, to design and develop state-of-the-art, space-based communication systems for commercial, civil, and national security programs. You will be part of a highly-motivated team that works with domestic and international customers on the latest satellite systems. Project assignments typically span the unit life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition, to satellite unit development and test. You will belong to a systems engineering team interacting with customers, suppliers, program management, integration and test engineers, and senior technologists.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop next generation RF, digital, and optical satellite communication systems.
• Develop and verify multi-rate, fixed-point digital signal processing architectures.
• Allocate, define, and verify requirements and interfaces in the development of communication digital payloads.
• Develop performance and link budgets.
• Conduct performance analysis of signal processing models.
• Assist with conducting trade studies.
• Develop prototype demonstrations on flight-like communication subsystem testbeds.
• Support unit-level integration and performance simulations.
• Support ASIC and FPGA level system design and verification.
• Support hardware procurement, design reviews, and unit sell-offs.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 1+ years of experience with signal processing and image processing.
• 5+ years of experience with electronic systems engineering.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Master's degree in or similar degree in signal processing or algorithm development focus
• Development of algorithms for hardware implementation on ASICs or FPGAs
• Digital Signal Processing based classes, projects or work experience
• Simulink experience in work or school. Python, C++, or other languages acceptable
• Substantive involvement and/or leadership in group-oriented project workVerification planning and principles, while applying their theoretical knowledge in resolving real world problems
• Typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.