Senior DSP Engineer

avav; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

9/80 schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AeroVironment in Sunrise, FL is seeking an experienced DSP Engineer to develop advanced signal processing for electronic warfare, communications, and sensing systems. You will work on DSP algorithms, SDRs, and C/C++ implementations across concept to validation.

Ideal candidates have strong DSP theory, programming skills, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. The role offers growth toward technical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of DSP/communications engineering (or equivalent).
• Master's +6+ years; PhD +3+ years.
• Proven proficiency in advanced DSP algorithms and communications theory.
• Proficiency in programming in C/C++ and related tooling.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement complex DSP systems for communication and sensing platforms.
• Develop and optimize DSP algorithms for high-performance solutions.
• Prepare design documentation: requirements, specs, test plans, and reports.
• Design experiments, analyze data, and validate performance.
• Coordinate engineering work to meet quality and schedule constraints.
• Prepare scopes of work, budgets, and project schedules.
• Assist in proposals and funding efforts for engineering programs.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, systems, and integration teams.
• Contribute innovative ideas to advance products and mission performance.

Skills

DSP expertise

C/C++ programming

Communications theory

Advanced DSP algorithms

System-level thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8+ years

Master's degree + 6+ years

PhD + 3+ years

Tools

Git

TFS

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Join AV’s Electronic Warfare business unit in Sunrise, FL, where advanced engineering meets mission-critical technology. As a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing sophisticated signal processing solutions for next‑generation electronic warfare, communications, and sensing systems.

This is an opportunity to work alongside talented engineers on technically challenging problems where your expertise in DSP algorithms, communications theory, software‑defined radios, and C/C++ directly contributes to advanced defense capabilities. Whether you’re looking to deepen your technical expertise or grow into engineering leadership, this role offers a path to make a meaningful impact from concept through development, integration, and validation.

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Architect and implement complex digital signal processing systems for communication and sensing platforms.
• Develop and implement sophisticated DSP algorithms and translate system concepts into robust, high‑performance solutions.
• Prepare complete project design documentation, including requirements, specifications, test plans, and reports.
• Design and conduct experiments; analyze and interpret data to validate system and component performance.
• Plan and coordinate detailed aspects of engineering work to ensure technical quality and schedule adherence.
• Prepare scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for assigned projects.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals to obtain funding for engineering projects and programs.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams across software, hardware, systems, and integration functions.
• Contribute innovative ideas and technical solutions that advance products, capabilities, and mission performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of relevant DSP and/or communications engineering; or Master’s Degree and 6+ years’ experience; or a PhD with 3+ years’ experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in advanced digital signal processing algorithms.
• Demonstrated proficiency in communications theory.
• Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages, preferably C or C++.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

Technical Track – Depth and Breadth

• Demonstrated experience with several systems and technologies outlined in Technical Competencies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in at least one technical area.
• Maintain working knowledge in a number of other specialization areas.

Technical Competencies

• Software‑defined radios (SDR)
• Digital signal processing theory
• Signal processing algorithm design and implementation
• C/C++ programming
• DSP validation
• Software/hardware implementation, collaboration, and integration
• System requirements analysis and traceability
• Rate conversion, correlation, and filtering
• Revision control tools (e.g., TFS, Git)

Core (Non-Technical) Competencies

Design & Innovation

• Generate creative solutions and translate concepts into effective designs.
• Use feedback to refine and improve designs and technical approaches.
• Develop innovative ideas and approaches; present information in a manner that captures others’ attention.
• Participate in the patent process by proposing and documenting innovative concepts.

Problem Solving

• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Gather and analyze information skillfully; develop and evaluate alternative solutions.
• Work effectively in group problem‑solving situations.
• Use sound reasoning, even when dealing with emotionally charged topics.

Professionalism

• Approach others in a tactful, respectful manner.
• React well under pressure while maintaining composure and effectiveness.
• Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position.
• Accept responsibility for own actions and follow through on commitments.

Quality

• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in all work products.
• Actively seek ways to improve and promote quality.
• Apply feedback to improve performance.
• Monitor own work to ensure it meets established quality standards and requirements.

Why This Role Matters

At AV, your work can contribute to technologies designed for some of the world’s most demanding missions. This role is ideal for an experienced DSP Engineer who enjoys solving difficult problems, working at the intersection of algorithms, software, hardware, and systems, and seeing innovative concepts become real‑world capabilities.

If you’re ready to apply deep DSP expertise to advanced electronic warfare technology—and want the opportunity to grow as either a technical expert or engineering leader—this is a chance to make an impact in Sunrise, Florida.

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$111,500 - $170,000

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

About AV

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission‑obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history,