Sr. Principal Digital Signal Processing Engineer

DPP•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DPP is seeking a cleared Sr. Principal Digital Signal Processing Engineer who is a self-motivated, energetic individual for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing industry. This role involves developing cutting-edge algorithms in MATLAB or other programming languages such as CUDA/OpenCL, Python, C/C++ in Linux/UNIX or Windows environments. The preferred candidate will have experience with various Signal Processing algorithms both in time and frequency domains, understanding of Digital Communication Systems and various modulation techniques as well as RF signal processing chains and link budgets. Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineers contribute to a broad range of applications with exposure to a variety of programs and technologies that provide critical solutions to US government intelligence agencies and the Department of Defense.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer or related Engineering discipline with 8 years of experience; OR MS Degree in Electrical, Computer or related Engineering discipline with 6 years of experience; OR PhD Degree in Electrical, Computer or related Engineering discipline with 4 years of experience.
US Citizenship is required.
Proficient with MATLAB, with a Digital Signal Processing focus.
Proficient in SW (Embedded, applications, AI/ML) or FPGA design.
Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with various Signal Processing algorithms both in time and frequency domains.
Understanding of Digital Communication Systems and various modulation techniques.
Understanding of RF signal processing chains and link budgets.
Practical experience in RADAR (SAR/ISAR) LPI/LPD waveforms.
Practical experience in EW techniques.
Practical experience with Software Defined Radios (SDRs).
Practical experience with Image Processing and AI/ML techniques.
Proficient in C/C++, Python, Embedded SW Design in Linux/UNIX environments.
Proficient in FPGA design on low SWAP systems.
Basic understanding of Digital Communication Systems and RF signal processing chains.
Experience applying AI/ML (e.g., deep learning, transformer, or reinforcement ‐ learning models) to signal ‐ processing techniques such as denoising, classification, source separation, or anomaly detection, with emphasis on real ‐ time deployment and performance optimization.
Experience in GPU Development (CUDA, OpenCL, or Vulkan) for real-time signal-processing workloads.
Experience in Embedded Development in SoCs or DSPs.
Experience with VHDL (preferred) or Verilog.
Experience with HDL verification tools, such as Questa® or Modelsim®.
Experience with Xilinx, Altera (Intel) or Microsemi FPGAs.
Experience as a technical lead.

Responsibilities

Developing cutting edge algorithms in MATLAB or other programming languages such as CUDA/OpenCL, Python, C/C++ in Linux/UNIX or Windows environments.
Applying Signal Processing algorithms in time and frequency domains.
Understanding Digital Communication Systems and various modulation techniques.
Working with RF signal processing chains and link budgets.
Contributing to applications with exposure to a variety of programs and technologies that provide critical solutions to US government intelligence agencies and the Department of Defense.