GNSS DSP Engineer

Arcfield; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 131,755 - 229,097; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development opportunities

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking a GNSS DSP Engineer located in Louisville, Colorado. You will lead the technical development of GNSS software for spaceborne applications, driving signal processing implementation in high-reliability aerospace environments.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and extensive experience in digital signal processing, proficient in Python, C, and C++. Arcfield offers competitive compensation ranging from $131,755.50 to $229,097.25 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 8-10 years with a master's degree.
• Hands-on experience with GNSS tracking and software-defined radio.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of signal processing for GNSS remote sensing applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Expert on GNSS receiver software during reviews and presentations.

Skills

Digital signal processing expertise

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in C and C++

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Overview
As a GNSS DSP Engineer, you will be a key technical contributor to OSS programs and products. This exciting role, on one of our newest and most exciting programs, will lead technical development of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) software and algorithms running on edge processing nodes. Your design will run on GNSS remote sensing payloads in orbit, collecting actionable Earth Observation data using GNSS radio occultation and reflectometry techniques. This role serves as a conduit between mission management, instrument specialists, and engineers involved in this mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of signal processing for spaceborne GNSS remote sensing applications, including GNSS reflectometry (GNSS-R) and radio occupation (GNSS-RO).
• Work with cross‑functional team which includes embedded software engineers, FPGA engineers, application engineers and systems engineers to develop the design through the lifecycle (from requirements, to development, to design verification and validation, test and on‑orbit operations).
• Be the key subject matter expert on GNSS receiver software during internal meetings and external reviews with the customer.
• Participate in external and internal customer‑facing presentations, formal design reviews and business development activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering or computation field plus 10-12 years, MS plus 8-10 years, or PhD plus 5-7 years of professional experience in aerospace or relevant engineering (mathematics, physics, atmospheric science) discipline positions for high‑reliability space & aerospace applications.
• General expertise in digital signal processing techniques and their real‑world application.
• Hands‑on experience with implementing and testing tracking of GPS and other GNSS signals, especially open loop tracking for GNSS radio occultation.
• Hands‑on experience with writing software for GNSS software‑defined radio.
• Proficiency in Python, C and C++.
• Adherence to modern software development practices.
• Excellent communication skills in technical reports and presentations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred

• Deep knowledge of the signal properties of GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, and GLONASS systems.
• Experience with calibration of GNSS radio occultation and reflectometry data products.
• Experience with orbit determination and estimation methods: POD, Klaman filtering.
• Understanding of GNSS receiver signal chain (antenna to processor).

Equal Pay Act
This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long‑Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $131,755.50 Max: $229,097.25

EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.