Senior Spectrum/Signal Processing Engineer

Odyssey Systems; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced certifications opportunities

Philanthropic group and volunteering events

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Senior Spectrum/Signal Processing Engineer to support multi-domain operations. This full-time position focuses on RF system design and signal processing for advanced military applications. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, active US citizenship, and 8+ years of relevant experience. The role involves developing systems that integrate data from various sensors and ensuring interoperability across air, land, sea, and space. The position is contingent upon contract award and offers potential for further professional development.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in RF and signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop RF and signal processing systems for situational awareness.
• Analyze RF and sensor data using advanced techniques.
• Ensure systems meet operational requirements across domains.

Skills

RF engineering

Signal processing

Spectrum management

AI/ML applied to sensor data

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Signal processing software

Radar systems

Communications systems

Job description

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems is seeking a Senior Spectrum/Signal Processing Engineer to support advanced situational awareness and multi-domain operations (MDO) programs. This role focuses on the design, analysis, and integration of RF and signal processing systems that enable next-generation battlefield awareness, electronic warfare, and spectrum management capabilities.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and operators to design and deliver systems that integrate data from diverse sensors, communications, and radar systems to provide actionable intelligence and operational advantage. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in RF, signal processing, and spectrum management, along with experience contributing to mission‑critical DoD programs in multi‑domain environments.

This is a full‑time position located at MacDill AFB, FL or Washington, DC.

Contingent upon contract award

Responsibilities

• Spectrum and Signal System Design: Develop, evaluate, and integrate RF and signal processing systems to support situational awareness and multi‑domain operations.
• Signal Analysis & Processing: Apply advanced signal processing, computational techniques, and AI/ML methods to analyze RF and sensor data for operational decision support.
• Operational Integration: Translate high‑level operational requirements into deployable technical solutions, ensuring systems operate effectively across air, land, sea, and space domains.
• Multi‑Domain Collaboration: Work with cross‑functional teams to design interoperable systems and integrate sensor and communications architectures into a unified operational picture.
• Testing & Validation: Conduct modeling, simulation, and real‑world system testing to ensure mission readiness, performance, and spectrum compliance.
• Technical Leadership & Influence: Serve as a subject matter expert in spectrum management, signal analysis, and situational awareness technologies, advising program leadership and stakeholders.
• Contingent upon contract award

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.
• Clearance: Active Secret (ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly required).
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience: Strong expertise in RF engineering, spectrum management, signal processing, and sensor systems; hands‑on experience with sensors, radar, communications systems, and electronic warfare platforms; proficiency in signal processing software and languages and experience with AI/ML applied to sensor data; familiarity with multi‑domain operational concepts, situational awareness systems, and DoD sensor architectures; demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, lead technical efforts, and communicate complex concepts to stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: Experience in Multi‑Domain Operations (MDO), electronic warfare, or spectrum dominance programs; familiarity with System‑of‑Systems (SoS) engineering, sensor fusion, and interoperability standards; knowledge of situational awareness tools and workflows.

Certifications

• Advanced certifications such as Certified RF Specialist (CRFS), Certified Signal Processing Engineer (CSPE), or equivalent.

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated record of innovative technical solutions aligned with defense and mission objectives.

Additional Information

Location: Tampa, FL or Fort Belvoir, VA.

Travel: As needed.

Contingent upon contract award

Company Overview

Odyssey Systems is a world‑class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain‑specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.