Signals Processing Engineer

avav; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States, is seeking a Signals Processing Engineer to design, develop, and implement DSP solutions for RF, satellite, and SDR systems. This role blends hands-on engineering, algorithm implementation, and system-level problem solving.

You will analyze RF signals, integrate DSP components into larger architectures, and work across hardware and software teams. Proficiency in C++, Python, Linux, and experience with message queues is required; TS/SCI with Polygraph is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience in RF signal processing
• Experience in RF signal analysis
• Experience with message queue implementations
• Proficient in Linux systems design and development
• Proficient in C++ and Python
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Responsibilities

• Analyze, process, and interpret RF signals across scenarios.
• Design, develop, and integrate DSP algorithms into production software.
• Implement systems within Linux environments for reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain message queue-based distributed communication frameworks.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams to integrate DSP components.
• Support testing, validation, and troubleshooting of DSP/SDR pipelines.
• Document system designs and interfaces for long-term maintainability.

Skills

RF signal analysis

C++

Python

Linux

Message queue frameworks

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

GNURadio

X-Midas

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware

Job description

Signals Processing Engineer will design, develop, and implement advanced signal processing solutions to support cutting‑edge RF, satellite communications, and software‑defined radio systems. This role blends hands‑on engineering, algorithm implementation, and system‑level problem‑solving.

Position Responsibilities

• Analyze, process, and interpret RF signals across a variety of operational scenarios.
• Design, develop, and integrate signal processing algorithms into production‑ready software.
• Implement systems and applications within Linux environments, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain message queue–based communication frameworks for distributed systems.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to integrate DSP components into larger architectures.
• Support testing, validation, and troubleshooting of DSP systems, SDR components, and RF processing pipelines.
• Document system designs, interfaces, and implementation details to support long‑term maintainability.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in RF signal analysis
• Experience with message queue implementation and communication frameworks
• Ability to design, develop, and implement systems within a Linux environment
• Demonstrated experience coding with C++ and Python
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Background in Digital Signal Processing with strong understanding of satellite communications system design, theory, and software implementation
• Experience with DSP hardware and software development tools (digitizers, development kits, IDEs)
• Experience creating or integrating components with software‑defined radio development suites such as GNURadio or X‑Midas
• Familiarity integrating signal processing technologies into virtual (VMWare) and containerized (Docker/Kubernetes) environments

Salary Range: $160,000 - $198,000

The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract‑specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity and alignment with market data.

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 will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) 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.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.