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Description
Impulse Space is developing advanced digital signal-processing technologies for resilient terrestrial and spaceborne communications, position/navigation/timing (PNT), RF sensing, and radar systems. We are seeking a proactive Senior Digital Signal Processing Engineer to lead DSP architecture and algorithm development for space and ground applications.
You will partner with systems, RF/antenna, ASIC/FPGA, firmware, software, hardware, validation, and mission teams to translate communication and sensing needs into implementable, verifiable systems for demanding operational environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead system-level DSP decisions spanning algorithms, modem architecture, firmware/software, ASIC/FPGA implementation, and RF hardware for communications, PNT, radar, and RF sensing systems.
- Develop signal-processing solutions for digital beamforming, multi-user/MIMO systems, synchronization, estimation, detection, tracking, interference mitigation, and adaptive communications or sensing.
- Model and evaluate end-to-end system and link performance using floating- and fixed-point simulations of modem, beamforming, PNT, radar, and sensor-processing chains.
- Translate algorithms into hardware-realizable, bit- and cycle-accurate implementations in partnership with ASIC/FPGA, RF, firmware, and software engineers.
- Define and maintain system requirements, interfaces, verification plans, test procedures, and test vectors.
- Analyze link budgets, channel and hardware impairments, interference, multiple-access performance, dynamic range, quantization, and other system-level tradeoffs.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related STEM field.
- 5+ years of experience in DSP, RF/wireless systems, modem development, radar or sensor processing, or system-level modeling.
- Demonstrated experience developing, simulating, and transitioning algorithms toward fixed-point, firmware, FPGA, or ASIC implementations.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- M.S. or PhD in electrical engineering or a related discipline with an emphasis in communications, signal processing, controls, or RF systems.
- Demonstrated experience with digital beamforming, phased arrays, MIMO or massive MIMO, modems, PNT, radar, RF sensing, satellite communications, or high-data-rate wireless systems.
- Demonstrated experience with TDMA, CDMA, OFDMA, coding/modulation, link adaptation, channel estimation, equalization, synchronization, detection, and tracking.
- Demonstrated experience modeling multipath, phase noise, group delay, fading, interference, nonlinear distortion, quantization, and oscillator effects.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++; GNU Radio or other SDR experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience with Git and cross-functional engineering tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, or equivalent.
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
About Impulse Space
Description
Impulse Space is developing advanced digital signal-processing technologies for resilient terrestrial and spaceborne communications, position/navigation/timing (PNT), RF sensing, and radar systems. We are seeking a proactive Senior Digital Signal Processing Engineer to lead DSP architecture and algorithm development for space and ground applications.
You will partner with systems, RF/antenna, ASIC/FPGA, firmware, software, hardware, validation, and mission teams to translate communication and sensing needs into implementable, verifiable systems for demanding operational environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead system-level DSP decisions spanning algorithms, modem architecture, firmware/software, ASIC/FPGA implementation, and RF hardware for communications, PNT, radar, and RF sensing systems.
- Develop signal-processing solutions for digital beamforming, multi-user/MIMO systems, synchronization, estimation, detection, tracking, interference mitigation, and adaptive communications or sensing.
- Model and evaluate end-to-end system and link performance using floating- and fixed-point simulations of modem, beamforming, PNT, radar, and sensor-processing chains.
- Translate algorithms into hardware-realizable, bit- and cycle-accurate implementations in partnership with ASIC/FPGA, RF, firmware, and software engineers.
- Define and maintain system requirements, interfaces, verification plans, test procedures, and test vectors.
- Analyze link budgets, channel and hardware impairments, interference, multiple-access performance, dynamic range, quantization, and other system-level tradeoffs.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related STEM field.
- 5+ years of experience in DSP, RF/wireless systems, modem development, radar or sensor processing, or system-level modeling.
- Demonstrated experience developing, simulating, and transitioning algorithms toward fixed-point, firmware, FPGA, or ASIC implementations.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- M.S. or PhD in electrical engineering or a related discipline with an emphasis in communications, signal processing, controls, or RF systems.
- Demonstrated experience with digital beamforming, phased arrays, MIMO or massive MIMO, modems, PNT, radar, RF sensing, satellite communications, or high-data-rate wireless systems.
- Demonstrated experience with TDMA, CDMA, OFDMA, coding/modulation, link adaptation, channel estimation, equalization, synchronization, detection, and tracking.
- Demonstrated experience modeling multipath, phase noise, group delay, fading, interference, nonlinear distortion, quantization, and oscillator effects.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++; GNU Radio or other SDR experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience with Git and cross-functional engineering tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, or equivalent.
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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Who's Hiring
- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory12
- Leidos8
- Northrop Grumman8
- RTX7
- IERUS Technologies7
Top Industries Hiring
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- Science & Research
- Aerospace & Defense
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- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in signal processing engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, applied mathematics, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in MATLAB and Python for algorithm development and signal analysis
- Experience with DSP algorithm design including filtering, spectral estimation, and modulation
- Hands-on knowledge of FPGA or embedded DSP implementation using tools such as Xilinx or TI DSPs
- Familiarity with C or C++ for real-time signal processing system development
- Experience with radar, sonar, communications, or audio processing system design
Tips for Your Signal Processing Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to DSP domains
Defense and telecom signal processing roles use different language even when the math is identical. Mirror the exact terminology in each posting, whether that is radar waveform design, channel estimation, or acoustic beamforming, so your resume clears automated screening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists 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.
Show algorithm-to-hardware implementation depth
Many signal processing engineer job descriptions ask for both algorithm development and FPGA or ASIC implementation experience. Highlight projects where you took a signal chain from MATLAB simulation all the way to hardware deployment, noting the specific toolchains you used.
Get a clearance conversation started early
Defense-sector signal processing roles often require an active security clearance. If you hold one, list the level and adjudication date prominently on your resume. If yours lapsed, note the previous grant date, since reinstatement is faster than a new investigation.
Prepare a whiteboard DSP walkthrough
Signal processing engineer interviews frequently include a live filter design or FFT analysis problem on a whiteboard or shared IDE. Practice narrating your reasoning aloud as you work through spectral analysis, sampling constraints, and noise tradeoffs, not just solving silently.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Signal processing roles in research-adjacent teams often have flexibility on publication rights, patent credit, and conference travel that pure product roles don't. Raise these in the offer stage, since they affect long-term career value and are easier to negotiate before you sign.
Signal Processing Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most signal processing engineers?
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Leidos, and Northrop Grumman are hiring the most signal processing engineers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Massachusetts, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, semiconductor companies, and wireless infrastructure firms consistently account for the largest share of active postings.
How many signal processing engineer jobs are remote?
About 30% of signal processing engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though this varies significantly by industry. Software-defined radio, audio processing, and machine learning-adjacent signal processing roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while defense and hardware-integrated positions typically require on-site work due to lab equipment and clearance requirements.
How do you become a signal processing engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, applied mathematics, or computer engineering, with coursework in digital signal processing, linear systems, and probability. Build hands-on skills through capstone projects or internships involving filter design, FFT analysis, or real-time embedded work. A master's degree strengthens your candidacy for research-intensive or defense roles, and proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C is expected across most positions.
How do you get a signal processing engineer job with little experience?
Focus on building a portfolio of projects that demonstrate algorithm development, such as implementing an FIR filter from scratch, analyzing audio signals, or processing SDR data from a low-cost software-defined radio kit. These show practical DSP ability even without industry experience. Applying to entry-level roles at defense primes or semiconductor companies that run structured engineering rotations can also provide a structured path into the field.
What does the signal processing engineer interview process look like?
Most signal processing engineer interviews include a recruiter screen, followed by a technical phone round covering DSP fundamentals such as sampling theory, filter types, and the Fourier transform. An on-site or virtual loop typically adds a live coding or whiteboard session on algorithm design, a system design discussion, and interviews with cross-functional team members. Defense roles may also include a security clearance conversation and background review as a separate step.
Where can I find and apply to signal processing engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to signal processing engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background in areas such as radar, audio, communications, or embedded DSP, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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