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BAE Systems Aerospace and Mission Systems (AMS) is seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in Image and Hyperspectral & EO/IR Image Processing to solve complex intelligence and defense-related problems. This role focuses on leading development and integration of advanced scientific algorithms to process, exploit, and disseminate data from hyperspectral imaging sensors. You perform as a hyperspectral subject matter expert (SME) for a team creating high-impact applications for exploiting hyperspectral data; extracting a range of information about activities, targets, and processes. Your expertise will ensure that remote sensing capabilities are optimized to detect, track, and characterize critical events.
This role is pivotal to the advancement of geospatial intelligence and signal processing capabilities across the organization. By applying rigorous statistical and physics-based phenomenological understand and advanced mathematical frameworks, you enable the extraction of a range of mission-critical information from multispectral data. Your ability to bridge the gap between theoretical physics and deployable software ensures that warfighters and strategic planners have the information required to make critical decisions based on well-characterized, timely, and accurate information.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You’ll Do:
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 or more years related experience
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., master’s degree and/or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
- Primary Technical Proficiency:
- Image Processing: Mastery of image processing techniques and target detection in Hyperspectral / EO-IR imagery.
- Event Characterization: Expertise in extracting relevant event information from remote sensing data.
- AI/ML: Proficiency in applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to signal or image processing.
- Geospatial Intelligence: Deep understanding of GEOINT principles.
- Coordinate Systems: Proficiency in using ECEF (Earth-Centered, Earth-Fixed) and ECI (Earth-Centered Inertial) coordinate systems.
- Computing: Proficiency in high-level computing languages, specifically Python or MATLAB.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Education & Experience: Preference for candidates exceeding the required years of experience for their respective degree level.
- Geolocation: Expertise in target geolocation from imagery.
- Tracking & Track Fusion: Experience with target tracking and track correlation.
- Applied Sciences: A foundation in Applied Mathematics and Physics.
- Multi-Sensor Fusion: Experience fusing data from multiple sensors and sensor types
- Near-Real-Time Processing: Experience transitioning algorithms to automated processing chains that ingest data as they are received and produce products with short turn-around times.
- Collaborative Mindset: A commitment to innovation and the ability to establish effective working relationships across Strategic Business Units and Strategic Capabilities Units.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
BAE Systems Aerospace and Mission Systems (AMS) is seeking a Principal Engineer specializing in Image and Hyperspectral & EO/IR Image Processing to solve complex intelligence and defense-related problems. This role focuses on leading development and integration of advanced scientific algorithms to process, exploit, and disseminate data from hyperspectral imaging sensors. You perform as a hyperspectral subject matter expert (SME) for a team creating high-impact applications for exploiting hyperspectral data; extracting a range of information about activities, targets, and processes. Your expertise will ensure that remote sensing capabilities are optimized to detect, track, and characterize critical events.
This role is pivotal to the advancement of geospatial intelligence and signal processing capabilities across the organization. By applying rigorous statistical and physics-based phenomenological understand and advanced mathematical frameworks, you enable the extraction of a range of mission-critical information from multispectral data. Your ability to bridge the gap between theoretical physics and deployable software ensures that warfighters and strategic planners have the information required to make critical decisions based on well-characterized, timely, and accurate information.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You’ll Do:
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 or more years related experience
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., master’s degree and/or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
- Primary Technical Proficiency:
- Image Processing: Mastery of image processing techniques and target detection in Hyperspectral / EO-IR imagery.
- Event Characterization: Expertise in extracting relevant event information from remote sensing data.
- AI/ML: Proficiency in applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to signal or image processing.
- Geospatial Intelligence: Deep understanding of GEOINT principles.
- Coordinate Systems: Proficiency in using ECEF (Earth-Centered, Earth-Fixed) and ECI (Earth-Centered Inertial) coordinate systems.
- Computing: Proficiency in high-level computing languages, specifically Python or MATLAB.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Education & Experience: Preference for candidates exceeding the required years of experience for their respective degree level.
- Geolocation: Expertise in target geolocation from imagery.
- Tracking & Track Fusion: Experience with target tracking and track correlation.
- Applied Sciences: A foundation in Applied Mathematics and Physics.
- Multi-Sensor Fusion: Experience fusing data from multiple sensors and sensor types
- Near-Real-Time Processing: Experience transitioning algorithms to automated processing chains that ingest data as they are received and produce products with short turn-around times.
- Collaborative Mindset: A commitment to innovation and the ability to establish effective working relationships across Strategic Business Units and Strategic Capabilities Units.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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Who's Hiring
- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory12
- Leidos8
- Northrop Grumman8
- RTX7
- IERUS Technologies7
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Science & Research
- Aerospace & Defense
- Electronics & Hardware
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in digital signal processing engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, signal processing, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in MATLAB and Python for algorithm design, simulation, and verification
- Experience implementing DSP algorithms in C or C++ for embedded or real-time systems
- Hands-on FPGA development using VHDL or Verilog for signal processing pipelines
- Familiarity with filter design techniques including FIR, IIR, adaptive, and multirate filters
- Active DoD security clearance or eligibility to obtain one for defense and government roles
Tips for Your Digital Signal Processing Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to signal domains
Generic DSP resumes get filtered out fast. Separate your experience by domain, audio, RF, radar, communications, and name the specific algorithms you implemented. Hiring managers scan for MATLAB, C, and FPGA experience within the first few lines.
Highlight fixed-point and hardware constraints
Many DSP roles involve deploying algorithms on embedded hardware with strict memory and cycle budgets. If you've converted floating-point designs to fixed-point, quantized models, or optimized for DSPs like TI C6000 or ARM Cortex-M, say so explicitly in your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists digital signal processing engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by processing environment
Filter openings by the signal environment you know best, real-time embedded, GPU-accelerated, FPGA, or cloud-based. Applying to roles that match your hardware context dramatically improves your interview-to-offer conversion compared to applying broadly across DSP titles.
Prepare a whiteboard algorithm walkthrough
Defense and aerospace DSP interviews routinely ask you to derive a filter design or walk through an FFT implementation by hand. Practice explaining design tradeoffs, IIR versus FIR, windowing choices, sampling rate decisions, out loud, not just on paper.
Negotiate against competing offers with domain specificity
When negotiating, name the domain you bring, phased-array beamforming, acoustic noise cancellation, channel equalization, rather than speaking in generalities. Specialized domain expertise is harder to backfill and gives you a concrete basis for a stronger offer.
Digital Signal Processing Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most digital signal processing engineers?
The companies hiring the most digital signal processing engineers right now include Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Leidos, and Northrop Grumman, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and semiconductor firms consistently account for a large portion of active postings.
How many digital signal processing engineer jobs are remote?
About 30% of digital signal processing engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by domain. Software-heavy roles in audio processing, communications algorithm development, and machine learning signal processing tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while FPGA lab work and defense programs typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a digital signal processing engineer?
Start with a strong foundation in linear systems, Fourier analysis, and probability through a bachelor's program in electrical engineering or a related field. Build hands-on skills in MATLAB, Python, and C through coursework or personal projects involving filter design or spectral analysis. Many candidates deepen their expertise with a master's degree focused on signal processing. Internships or co-ops in aerospace, audio, or communications firms translate academic work into industry-ready experience.
Can I get hired as a digital signal processing engineer without direct DSP experience?
Yes, especially for associate or junior roles in companies willing to train on proprietary systems. Employers hiring new graduates typically look for strong fundamentals in discrete-time systems and linear algebra, plus any project work involving signal acquisition, filtering, or spectral estimation. Contributing to an open-source audio or communications project, publishing a simulation on GitHub, or completing a senior capstone in a DSP-adjacent area can substitute for formal work history when applying to entry-level postings.
What does the digital signal processing engineer interview process look like?
Most DSP interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone or video round covering algorithms and system fundamentals, and a multi-stage on-site or virtual loop. The technical rounds typically include a whiteboard or take-home design problem, questions on filter specification and implementation, and a discussion of past project tradeoffs. Defense employers often add a background check stage, and some firms require a domain-specific coding assessment in MATLAB or C before the on-site loop.
Where can I find and apply to digital signal processing engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to digital signal processing engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your domain experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing. The page updates regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to newly posted openings before they fill.
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