Senior DSP Engineer
Torrance, CA$140k - $226kFull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Senior DSP Engineer to own the definition and development of modem algorithms for Northwood’s next-generation radio platform, integrating with in-house SDR/FPGA infrastructure and collaborating with RF, FPGA, and systems engineers.
Responsibilities
- Own the definition and development of modem algorithms end-to-end, from requirements through implementation and validation
- Define waveform processing chains — synchronization, pulse shaping, equalization, and related signal-processing functions — for implementation on an in-house SDR platform or FPGA
- Partition and implement modem signal-processing functions across FPGA logic and embedded/host-based compute, working within the existing hardware platform
- Collaborate with RF, FPGA, and systems engineers to integrate modem algorithms into the end-to-end system and validate performance
- Develop and run communication system tests to characterize modem performance under realistic channel impairments
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
- Experience developing modems or waveform processing chains for SDR, wireless communications, radar, or similar RF systems
- Strong understanding of digital communications theory: CCSDS waveforms, BPSK/QPSK/OQPSK, DVB-S2, carrier synchronization, pulse shaping, equalization, and Doppler effects
- Demonstrated ability to carry waveform algorithms from analysis and prototyping through to a working implementation, rather than stopping at simulation
- Working understanding of the complete signal chain and how modem design decisions interact with RF and hardware constraints
- Experience with communication system testing and performance characterization
Skills
Required:Modem algorithm developmentWaveform processingFPGA implementationSDR platforms
Nice to have:C/C++ or RustBeamforming / radar / EW (nice to have)
Benefits
- No explicit benefits listed in the description.
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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