DSP Communications Engineer

The Ed Wallach Search Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ed Wallach Search Group seeks self-starters to join a multi-disciplinary R&D team in Denver, CO with satellite offices in Tucson, AZ; Melbourne, FL; and Chantilly, VA. You will develop software-based solutions for advanced communications systems in support of national security.

Under general supervision, you will conceive, analyze, design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain software, including algorithm development, hardware control, GUI design, and database development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated capability in scientific programming with C, C++, or similar on Unix/Linux.
• Strong background in DSP or in communications theory.
• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in practical system development and deployment.
• X-Midas or MATLAB experience.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, analyze, design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain software-based solutions for modern communications systems.
• Implementation includes algorithm development, hardware control, GUI design, and database development.
• Position interacts directly with end users and customers.

Skills

Scientific programming

DSP

Communications theory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering/Applied Math

Tools

MATLAB

X-Midas

Job description

Location: Denver, CO

Security Clearance: TS/SSBI/SCI

We are seeking self-starters who love the desert and want to work in a multi-disciplinary R&D environment with similarly motivated electrical engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists who are collectively responsible for creating custom digital signal processing solutions and communications systems in support of national security defense.

Under general supervision, this individual will work on small project teams to conceive, analyze, design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain software-based solutions for modern communications systems.

Implementation includes algorithm development, hardware control, GUI design, and database development.

The right candidate will be expected to demonstrate disciplined work habits leading to products that are well-structured, documented, and carefully tested.

This position will allow for direct interaction with end users and customers.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or other equivalent field of discipline
• Demonstrated capability in scientific programming with C, C++, or similar high-level language on Unix/Linux
• Strong background in DSP or in communications theory

Desired:

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or other equivalent field of discipline
• 5+ years of experience in practical system development and deployment
• X-Midas or MATLAB experience

Applicable Background (experience in any of the following):

• LIDAR theory, applications, or simulation experience
• Satellite communications
• Cellular communications systems
• Modern wireless protocols
• Radio Frequency (RF) system design
• Electronic Warfare
• Modern modulation schemes
• Algorithm development
• Signal geolocation
• Signal conditioning
• Interference canceling
• Coding theory and techniques

Where is the position located?

This position is located at our Denver, CO office, as well as our Tucson, AZ, Melbourne, FL and Chantilly, VA offices.