Senior DSP Systems Engineer – RF/Wireless Innovator

draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Digital Signal Processing System Engineer to design RF/communications systems, develop DSP algorithms, and deliver high‑performance solutions for demanding mission programs.

The role is onsite at our Cambridge facility; it involves hands‑on work from concept to prototype, testing, integration, and customer demonstrations, requiring 5–10 years DSP experience and a BS in electrical engineering (advanced degree preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Advanced degrees preferred for higher responsibilities.
• Experience in DSP system design and field testing.

Responsibilities

• Design RF and communications systems for high-performance needs.
• Lead complex engineering projects in fast-paced environments.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to proposals and business development.
• Collaborate with sponsors and customers on requirements and demonstrations.

Skills

DSP algorithm design

FIR filter design

Adaptive filtering

Channel estimation

LMS/MMSE estimators

MIMO/OFDM

RF systems knowledge

MATLAB/Python

FPGA/C implementation

Test instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

FPGAs

GPUs

Software defined radios

Test instrumentation

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Digital Signal Processing System Engineer to design RF/communications systems, develop DSP algorithms, and deliver high‑performance solutions for demanding mission programs.

The role is onsite at our Cambridge facility; it involves hands‑on work from concept to prototype, testing, integration, and customer demonstrations, requiring 5–10 years DSP experience and a BS in electrical engineering (advanced degree preferred).