DSP Algorithms Engineer

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking 2 DSP Algorithms Engineers (Level 4) for a contract in El Segundo, CA. The role focuses on designing and developing space-based communication systems, driving HDL-level verification, and leading teams across satellite projects for government and commercial programs. A BS in engineering or related fields is required, with 5+ years in digital communications and 3+ years in Matlab/Simulink.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, CS, math, physics or related fields.
• 5+ years in core digital communications and signal processing theory.
• 3+ years of experience with Matlab or Simulink.
• 1+ years of experience working with FPGAs or ASICs.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing state-of-the-art, space-based communication systems.
• Leading a highly-motivated team that works with domestic or international customers.
• Performing waveform development and characterization; conducting performance analyses.
• Leading HDL-level design and verification; supporting integration and test of payloads and spacecraft.

Skills

DSP algorithms

Digital communications

Leadership

FPGA/ASIC experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering / CS / math / physics

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking 2 DSP Algorithms Engineers (Level 4) for a contract opportunity in El Segundo, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Experience in Digital signal processing (DSP) / Digital Communications algorithms and techniques (equalization, turbo/viterbi coding/decoding, channel estimation, filter design, resampling theory, etc.).
• 3+ years of experience with Matlab or Simulink.
• 5+ years of experience in core digital communications and signal processing theory
• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering (requirements definition, allocation, verification, architecture design and trade design).
• 1+ years of experience working with FPGAs or ASICs.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a DSP Algorithms Engineer, you will design and develop state-of-the-art, space-based communication systems for commercial, civil and/or national security programs. You will actively drive a highly-motivated team that works with domestic or international customers on their latest satellite systems. Duties may include (but are not limited to):

• Designing and developing next generation RF and digital satellite communication systems
• Developing and verifying multi-rate, fixed-point signal processing algorithms
• Conducting performance analysis of signal processing models
• Performing waveform development and characterization
• Performing trade studies
• Supporting integration and test of our payloads and spacecraft from unit level through in-orbit operations
• Supporting HDL-level design and verification
• Performing detailed system design and verification activities
• Leading teams
• Leading IR&D activities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, waveform generator, spectrum analyzer).
• Experience leading teams of engineers.
• 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

WORK HOURS:

FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

ADDITIONAL:

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.