Digital Signal Processing Engineer (DSP Engineer) with Security Clearance

NASK; Bellbrook (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Profit-sharing retirement plan

Cafeteria plan for benefits

Job summary

NASK is hiring a Digital Signal Processing Engineer to join our Dayton/Beavercreek area team. You will lead investigations into RF phenomena, perform signal processing, filter design, spectral and Doppler analyses, and contribute to geolocation work with antenna/beam and arrival-time techniques.

The role requires a strong DSP background, C++/Python, MATLAB, and a track record in RF signature analysis. On-site work in Dayton/Beavercreek, with a focus on mission-focused defense challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field relevant to DSP and RF.
• 2+ years in DSP engineering, signal processing, and electromagnetics.
• Proficiency in DSP, MATLAB, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into RF phenomena and develop signal processing solutions.
• Characterize RF systems, design filters, and perform spectral and Doppler analyses.
• Analyze antenna patterns, angle of arrival and time difference of arrival for geolocation.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance mission-focused objectives.

Skills

DSP engineering

C++

Python

MATLAB

RF signature analysis

Signal processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or related field

Tools

Xpatch

X-Midas

Job description

Position: Digital Signal Processing Engineer (DSP Engineer)
Location: Beavercreek, OH Job Id: 603
# of Openings: 2
Digital Signal Processing Engineer (DSP Engineer) Location: Dayton, OH
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS to apply, able to obtain a TS/SCI

More about your role: At NASK, we’re growing, building great teams, and doing exciting work. Our mission is to provide innovative mission-focused solutions for the Intelligence and Defense Communities. We offer an entrepreneurial environment rich with opportunity and reward. We are a delivery-oriented, fast-growing company, and we invite you to join our talented team. We are seeking a skilled DSP Engineer to lead scientific investigations into complex radio frequency (RF) phenomena. In this role, you will perform signal processing and RF system characterization, filter design, spectral analysis, Doppler analysis, antenna/beam pattern analysis, angle of arrival, time difference of arrival, and geolocation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of demonstrated professional experience in DSP engineering, signal processing, and electromagnetic phenomenology.
• Digital Signal Processing
• C++ and Python
• Background in RF signature analysis, mathematical modeling, and algorithm development.
• Proficiency in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), MATLAB, and Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Complex Math
• Orbital Mechanics
• Domain Expertise: Familiarity with NASIC’s MASINT and GEOINT mission sets and operational environments.
• Specialized Knowledge: Advanced education, skills, and experience in: RF Propagation/Physics, RF theory, Communications theory, and Radar theory
• Xpatch and X-Midas
• Associated AI/ML libraries and capabilities
• Advanced Education: Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ Poly

Who we are

Our people are the core of who we are and what we do. NASK has two decades of experience delivering innovative solutions to the tough technical challenges facing our partners in the Intelligence and Defense communities. Our subject matter experts collaborate with junior developers and analysts, bringing fresh approaches to solve the toughest mission problems.

Benefits

At NASK, our employees are the backbone of our company, so we provide unsurpassed benefits and work-life balance. Employees are provided with individual offices and collaboration spaces to foster individual and team success. We have a casual yet professional work environment – Employees work hard, and NASK offers a competitive benefits package that equates to 50% on top of your annual base salary. This is split between a tax-qualified profit-sharing retirement plan that NASK contributes to (up to allowable IRS limits) and a cafeteria plan for benefits. For a comprehensive overview of our benefits, visit the benefits tab under our careers page: https://nask.world/company/careers/

Compensation

NASK Incorporated considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role and responsibilities, work experience, education, training, certifications, geographic location, and market data. These are general guidelines and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance which requires U.S citizenship.

EEO Statement

**NASK provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfers, leaves of absence, as well as compensation and training.**