We are seeking a dedicated Digital Signal Processing Engineer to join our team, focusing on the development of cutting-edge radar signal processing capabilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading systems development of new radar signal processing technologies, ensuring robust detection and tracking of air targets in challenging environments. The successful candidate will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance system performance and capabilities.

• Perform system engineering development of new signal processing-based radar capabilities for radar detection and tracking of air targets.
• Conduct system analysis/trades, develop new architectures and algorithms, and generate requirements.
• Develop new algorithms and simulation models to assess performance of new designs in support of PDR and CDR.
• Collaborate with software and hardware engineering to define computational needs and architecture.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to collaborate on backlog planning, implementation approach, and integration and test plans.
• Analyze data from performance simulations and field tests, troubleshoot issues, and develop fixes or design updates.
• Represent the company at technical reviews, meetings, and formal design reviews.

JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive experience with RF, signal processing, algorithm development, DSP, and MATLAB.
• Detailed technical expertise in radar systems, digital beam forming, electronic protection, ground clutter mitigation, and radar calibration.
• Experience developing systems tools and simulations using MATLAB, Python, and/or C.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Eighteen or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, sixteen or more years with a master’s degree, or thirteen or more years with a PhD.
• Experience with development tools including Confluence, Jira, and Git.
• Familiarity with Digital Beam Forming techniques.
• Experience developing radar system level simulation capability.
• Previous experience working with the Department of Defense.
• Experience developing electronic warfare techniques.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $250000.00/yr.

Healthcare
Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
Competitive Pay
Multiple product lines means a variety of work
Paid Time Off

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Tyngsborough,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $160,000 - $250,000