Digital Signal Processing Engineer

Job Description:

Senior Signal Processing EngineerLocation: Herndon, VA (Hybrid, 2 days onsite) Hiring for a team working on a pretty unique problem set: detecting and geolocating RF signals from space. This role sits at the intersection of signal processing, embedded systems, and production software. You’d be joining a group that’s taking radar signal detection and geolocation algorithms from research-grade ideas and turning them into real systems that run both on the ground and onboard a live satellite constellation. It’s not academic, not theoretical. The goal is to ship reliable, high-performance DSP software that supports actual missions in the wild. What You’ll Be Doing: Developing and refining algorithms for pulsed radar detection, deinterleaving, and geolocationWriting Python and C++ code for embedded and ground systemsImproving the full geolocation pipeline, from raw RF data to time/frequency difference of arrival (T/FDOA) and multilaterationWorking closely with other engineers and scientists across signal processing, data, and space systems teamsMaking real-time RF analytics work in the real world You’ll Need: 5+ years of experience with DSP in RF systemsHands-on experience with Python and C++ in a production settingA strong grasp of radar fundamentals and RF signal processingExperience building and deploying real systems, not just working on prototypesSolid understanding of TDOA/FDOA, AoA, and other signal measurement techniquesA collaborative mindset and strong communication skills Bonus Points For: M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant technical fieldExperience with radar deinterleaving or advanced DSP approachesBackground in RF comms or passive sensing systemsFamiliarity with Docker or Kubernetes Why This Role: The work has real-world impact and technical depthYou get to build things that fly and process data from orbitThe team is small, sharp, and stableThere's room for ownership, autonomy, and growth Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.