Senior DSP Engineer, Remote with Travel

Fairwinds Technologies

. Design, develop, and optimize DSP algorithms for RF communications signals and waveform processing .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in designing and optimizing DSP algorithms for RF communications, with a strong foundation in statistical signal processing and experience in real-time systems. Proficient in MATLAB, Python, and hardware platforms such as Xilinx RFSoC and UltraScale+, with a focus on performance characterization and cross-functional collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

DSP Algorithm DevelopmentRF Communications Signal ProcessingMATLAB/Simulink SimulationXilinx RFSoC ImplementationDoD Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

DSP Algorithm DevelopmentRF Communications Signal ProcessingMATLAB SimulationPython ProgrammingC/C++ ProgrammingHDL (VHDL or Verilog)Fixed-Point DesignPerformance CharacterizationReal-Time Systems ImplementationStatistical Signal Processing

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringCommunicationProblem-SolvingInnovation

Tools & Technologies

Xilinx RFSoCUltraScale+Versal PlatformsEmbedded LinuxDMAStreaming InterfacesLab InstrumentationModelsimJESD204B/C InterfacesPython Test Automation

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree or PhD in Electrical EngineeringActive DoD Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

DSPRF CommunicationsEmbedded SystemsFPGAMilitary SolutionsElectronic Warfare3GPP StandardsSBIR ProjectsMulti-Carrier ChannelizersFFT-Based Processing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and optimize DSP algorithms for RF communications signals and waveform processing
Lead algorithm development from concept through prototype to implementation
Implement and validate DSP solutions on Xilinx RFSoC, UltraScale+, and Versal platforms
Collaborate with FPGA engineers on hardware-realizable architectures, fixed-point design, throughput/latency optimization, and resource trade studies
Integrate real-time DSP pipelines with embedded software engineers, including drivers, DMA, streaming interfaces, buffering, and runtime configuration
Develop and execute verification strategies using lab instrumentation and captured RF datasets
Characterize performance under CFO/phase noise, multipath, fading, interference/jamming, and nonlinearities
Develop MATLAB/Simulink and Python simulation and analysis environments and correlate results to hardware and field behavior
Define architectures, conduct design reviews, mentor engineers, and communicate technical trade-offs
Produce DSP design descriptions, algorithm specifications, performance reports, ICD inputs, and SBIR deliverables
Support integration, debugging, and field testing across DSP, RF, FPGA, and embedded software domains
Collaborate with customers and engineering teams on RF Tactical & Naval Military Solutions and strategic border protection applications
Report to the Chief Technology Office
Travel 25–30% when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related field
15+ years of relevant DSP engineering experience
Proven practical experience processing RF communications signals, including development, validation, and performance characterization
Strong fundamentals in communications and statistical signal processing
Experience implementing DSP on embedded/real-time systems and/or hardware-accelerated platforms, including Xilinx UltraScale+, RFSoC, and Versal
Ability to simulate and/or model DSP algorithms in MATLAB, Modelsim, or equivalent
Ability to define or implement fixed-point functions where applicable
Demonstrated ability to create innovative DSP approaches
Proficiency in at least one of Python, C/C++, HDL (VHDL or Verilog), MATLAB, or equivalent
Disciplined software engineering practices
Experience working with cross-functional RF, FPGA, embedded, and systems teams
U.S. Citizenship
Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or ability to obtain
Must be eligible to work in the US
Willingness to travel 25–30% when required
Preferred: experience with multi-carrier channelizers, DDC/DUC architectures, polyphase filter banks, FFT-based processing, spectral sensing, timing/synchronization, JESD204B/C interfaces, electronic warfare/interference environments, embedded Linux, Python test automation, 3GPP 38.211–38.214 Release 17, and DoD SBIR projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time exempt position
Some flexibility in actual work hours may be offered
Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity