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DSP Communications Engineer

NPAworldwide
Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/16/2026
Job Description

DSP Engineers have a strong background with proven capabilities against a wide range of wireless protocols, experience performing cutting-edge research and development on real-time Software Defined Radio (SDR) and protocol processing systems, and an extensive software development background.

The ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously and without supervision.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience developing engineering solutions to collect, process, and exploit RF signals
  • Knowledge of digital communications, including detection, estimation, and demodulation
  • Capable of developing modeling techniques, producing proofs-of-concept, evolving prototype solutions, and delivering operational systems
  • C/C and Python development
  • Systems development experience within the Intelligence and Defense communities
  • Familiarity with Code Management (e.g. Git)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • B.S. or higher (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of SDR
  • XMIDAS familiarity
  • Geolocation theory and techniques
  • Working in complex RF environments
  • Knowledge of wireless air interface protocols
  • Knowledge of multi-threaded signal processing algorithms in Python/C on Linux hosts
  • Comfortable working in distributed team environments

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: A TS/SCI Clearance

  • Experience developing engineering solutions to collect, process, and exploit RF signals
  • Knowledge of digital communications, including detection, estimation, and demodulation
  • Capable of developing modeling techniques, producing proofs-of-concept, evolving prototype solutions, and delivering operational systems
  • C/C and Python development
  • Systems development experience within the Intelligence and Defense communities
  • Familiarity with Code Management (e.g. Git)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • B.S. or higher (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

DSP Engineers have a strong background with proven capabilities against a wide range of wireless protocols, experience performing cutting-edge research and development on real-time Software Defined Radio (SDR) and protocol processing systems, and an extensive software development background.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 140000

Salary Max : $ 175000

Currency Type : USD

Salary : $140,000 - $175,000

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