Senior DSP & RF Systems Engineer

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper is seeking a Senior Digital Signal Processing System Engineer to join our Cambridge, MA facility. You will design RF/communications systems, develop DSP algorithms, and contribute to hands-on prototype and field testing for mission-critical programs.

Onsite work, with opportunities to influence both technical and business outcomes. The role requires 5–10 years in RF/communications engineering, a DSP-focused Master’s thesis or equivalent, and strong MATLAB/Python skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design RF/communications systems and high-performance waveforms.
• Lead complex engineering projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to business development and proposals.
• Perform analysis and modeling of RF/communications systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program goals.

Skills

DSP design

MATLAB

Python

RF systems

FPGA/GPU DSP

Test instrumentation

C implementation

Radio frequency knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Software defined radios

RF measurement equipment

Job description

Draper is seeking a Senior Digital Signal Processing System Engineer to join our Cambridge, MA facility. You will design RF/communications systems, develop DSP algorithms, and contribute to hands-on prototype and field testing for mission-critical programs.

Onsite work, with opportunities to influence both technical and business outcomes. The role requires 5–10 years in RF/communications engineering, a DSP-focused Master’s thesis or equivalent, and strong MATLAB/Python skills.