Signal Processing Software Engineer

Actalent; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long‑term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Signal Processing Software Engineer to develop radar software for embedded systems and various platforms in Huntsville, AL. The role covers low-level signal processing to high-level tracking algorithms, test automation, and documentation.

The ideal candidate has 5–12 years of software experience, strong C++ skills, and proficiency with MATLAB, Python, Linux, DSP, and RF concepts. On-site collaboration and Agile practices are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5-12 years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in C++ and signal processing software.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, Linux and DSP.

Responsibilities

• Develop software implementations of radar algorithms targeting virtual machines, embedded systems, and other platforms.
• Create software interfaces with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and FPGAs, including command-line tools and benchmarks.
• Develop unit and integration tests for both new and existing codebases.
• Enhance new functionalities using distributed message frameworks and integrate with radar user interfaces.
• Document code and produce product documentation using tools like PowerPoint and Word.
• Implement performance improvements to existing software.
• Participate in Agile development practices, including daily standups and sprint planning.
• Utilize tools such as Git, GitLab, Jira, and Doxygen for code management, issue tracking, and documentation.
• Collaborate on other projects and participate in software architecture design discussions.

Skills

C++

Signal processing

MATLAB

Python

Linux

DSP

RF

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

GitLab

Jira

Doxygen

Job description

Job Title: Signal Processing Software Engineer Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Signal Processing Software Engineer to contribute to the development and enhancement of software for our advanced radar systems. This role involves creating software implementations of radar algorithms ranging from low-level signal processing to high-level tracking algorithms, along with developing interfaces for embedded systems and performing unit and integration tests. The ideal candidate will also engage in the documentation and performance improvement of existing codebases.

Responsibilities

• Develop software implementations of radar algorithms targeting virtual machines, embedded systems, and other platforms.
• Create software interfaces with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and FPGAs, including command-line tools and benchmarks.
• Develop unit and integration tests for both new and existing codebases.
• Enhance new functionalities using distributed message frameworks and integrate with radar user interfaces.
• Document code and produce product documentation using tools like PowerPoint and Word.
• Implement performance improvements to existing software.
• Participate in Agile development practices, including daily standups and sprint planning.
• Utilize tools such as Git, GitLab, Jira, and Doxygen for code management, issue tracking, and documentation.
• Collaborate on other projects and participate in software architecture design discussions.

Essential Skills

• 5-12 years of experience in software development.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Proficiency in C++ and signal processing software.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, Linux, algorithms, waveform, RF, electronic warfare, data links, DSP, digital signal processing, SDR, FFT, and detection.
• Strong understanding of language fundamentals, computer networking, and parallel processing paradigms.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with developing distributed message frameworks and message passing architectures.
• Proficiency in additional programming languages like C++/C, MATLAB, and PythonScript.
• Ability to translate software designs and requirements into well-documented and correct code.

Work Environment

The role requires working on-site in the office five days per week. While the schedule is flexible, the position is based on-site, offering an opportunity to collaborate closely with a dedicated team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&DD for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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