Real-Time GNSS DSP Engineer

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineering Scientist focused on GNSS at the PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS. You will implement and optimize real-time signal processing algorithms with strong software engineering skills, emphasizing implementation over design.

This role requires collaboration with hardware, firmware, and software teams to deliver robust GNSS solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering or related field.
• Three years of experience in digital signal processing.
• Proficiency in Python or C or C++ for algorithm implementation.
• Understanding of real-time processing constraints and optimization techniques.
• Ability to work with cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop GNSS signal processing algorithms including acquisition, tracking, correlation, and demodulation.
• Translate mathematical models and specifications into efficient software implementations.
• Optimize algorithms for performance, latency, memory, and power constraints.
• Prototype and validate algorithms through simulation and testing.
• Implement DSP algorithms in Python/C/C++ for real-time performance on target platforms.
• Develop and maintain reusable signal processing libraries and components.
• Perform code reviews and ensure implementation quality.
• Debug and resolve signal processing issues.
• Integrate DSP components into larger systems and applications.
• Work with hardware teams to implement algorithms on target platforms.
• Define interfaces and APIs for signal processing modules.
• Collaborate with firmware, software, and hardware teams on system architecture.
• Document algorithm designs, specifications, and implementation details.
• Maintain code in version control.
• Adhere to coding standards and best practices.

Skills

Python

C

C++

Real-time processing

GNSS signal processing

Algorithms

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer or information science, or other applied sciences

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineering Scientist focused on GNSS at the PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS. You will implement and optimize real-time signal processing algorithms with strong software engineering skills, emphasizing implementation over design.

This role requires collaboration with hardware, firmware, and software teams to deliver robust GNSS solutions.