Senior DSP Engineer

Insight Global; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior/Lead DSP Algorithms Engineer to advance satellite communications for defense, intelligence, and space programs. You will participate in concept development, modeling, architecture, hardware implementation, integration, and testing across the full system lifecycle.

The role requires deep DSP and digital communications expertise, MATLAB/Simulink proficiency, HDL experience, and a track record in FPGA/ASIC design.

Qualifications

• Experience developing DSP and digital communications algorithms.
• Strong MATLAB/Simulink experience and HDL proficiency.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop next-generation RF and digital satellite communication systems.
• Model, verify multi-rate and fixed-point signal processing algorithms.
• Create DSP and digital communications algorithms incl. Turbo/Viterbi coding, resampling, waveform generation.
• Perform system modeling, simulation, and performance analysis.
• Conduct system architecture evaluations and trade studies.
• Support modem and receiver design activities and hardware implementation.
• Collaborate with FPGA/ASIC teams to implement algorithms in hardware.
• Assist in payload, subsystem, and spacecraft integration and testing.

Skills

DSP algorithms

Digital communications

MATLAB/Simulink

HDL (FPGA/ASIC)

Security clearance

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree + 7+ years experience

Tools

FPGA design tools

ASIC design tools

Job description

We are seeking a Senior/Lead DSP Algorithms Engineer to support the design and development of advanced satellite communications systems for defense, intelligence, and space programs. This individual will contribute to the full communications system lifecycle, including concept development, algorithm design, modeling, architecture definition, hardware implementation, integration, and testing.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), digital communications, wireless communications, modem design, receiver design, channel estimation, FPGA/ASIC implementation, and satellite communications systems.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Design and develop next-generation RF and digital satellite communication systems.
• Develop, model, and verify multi-rate and fixed-point signal processing algorithms.
• Create and analyze DSP and digital communications algorithms including:
  • Turbo and Viterbi coding/decoding
  • Resampling theory
  • Waveform generation and characterization
• Perform communications system modeling, simulation, and performance analysis.
• Conduct system architecture evaluations and technical trade studies.
• Support modem and receiver design activities.
• Participate in systems engineering efforts including requirements definition, allocation, verification, architecture development, and design trade studies.
• Collaborate with FPGA and ASIC development teams to implement communications algorithms in hardware.
• Support payload, subsystem, and spacecraft integration and testing activities through deployment and operational support.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, program leadership, systems engineers, integration teams, and senior technologists.
• Provide technical leadership and contribute to internal research and development initiatives.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Data Science, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience developing Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Digital Communications algorithms.
• 3+ years of experience using MATLAB and/or Simulink.
• 5+ years of experience in digital communications and signal processing theory.
• 3+ years of systems engineering experience including requirements definition, architecture development, allocation, verification, and trade studies.
• 1+ years of FPGA or ASIC experience.
• One of the following:
  • Master's degree and 7+ years of related experience, or
  • Bachelor's degree and 9-15 years of related experience.
• HDL experience

Nice to Have Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering strongly preferred.
• Wireless communications experience.
• Software Defined Radio (SDR) experience.
• Experience developing communications algorithms for FPGA or ASIC implementations.
• Experience leading engineering teams or technical efforts.
• Experience with laboratory equipment including: