Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer

CACI•Sterling, VA

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Digital Signal Processing Engineer to develop next-generation signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic warfare systems for the Department of Defense. The role supports intelligence, defense, and other government missions by developing signal-processing algorithms and SIGINT software for a variety of platforms. The team uses Model-Based Systems Engineering and Agile software development practices to deliver capabilities supporting U.S. warfighters. The engineer also contributes to software and machine-learning applications, maintains signal-processing tools, helps define requirements and system architecture, and develops analytic signal-processing tools. Employment requires an active Top Secret clearance to begin; continued employment requires obtaining a TS/SCI clearance. Travel is up to 10% within the continental United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, such as Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
At least 7 years of related experience in a relevant engineering discipline, such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering.
Programming experience in Python, X-Midas, M2Extra, and C++.
Linux software development experience.
Demonstrated proficiency communicating technical and analytical information in written products.
Exposure to all phases of the software development lifecycle: concept, design, implementation, test, and production.
Experience working in highly collaborative team environments centered around signal processing and software development.
Top Secret clearance required to begin employment; must obtain TS/SCI clearance to continue employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Understanding of software-defined radio systems, including receiver architectures, software channelization, modulation/demodulation techniques, and spectral analysis.
Experience with X-Midas in developing RF transmission and receiver systems or software-defined radio.
Experience processing signals using any software tool suite.
Experience with Kubernetes or Docker.
Experience with telemetry systems.
Knowledge and experience processing signals, including error-correcting codes and digital video formats.
Knowledge and experience with target-tracking systems.
Knowledge and experience performing machine-learning techniques.
Experience in the design, development, or testing of weapons systems.
Experience developing link budgets, range estimates, and system sensitivity assessments.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, debug, integrate, and test signal-processing algorithms and SIGINT software systems across a variety of platforms.
Design, develop, integrate, and test software and DSP algorithms.
Design, develop, integrate, and test software for machine-learning applications.
Enhance and maintain existing X-Midas and M2Extra signal-processing tools.
Help define requirements, CONOPs, and architecture for future systems.
Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
Develop analytic signal-processing tools.