• Digital Signal Processing Engineer

    Actalent (Waltham, MA)


    Job Title: Digital Signal Processing Engineer

    Job Description

    Join a leading high-technology systems development team as a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Signal Processing. This role involves working within an innovative Radar Technologies department to lead systems development for new radar signal processing capabilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance radar detection and tracking systems in complex environments.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop new radar signal processing capabilities for challenging environments, including clutter and electronically contested areas.

    + Conduct system analysis and trades to develop architectures and algorithms, generating requirements.

    + Create algorithms and simulation models to assess performance and support Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews.

    + Collaborate with software and hardware engineering to define computational needs and architecture, including CPU, GPU, FPGA, and hybrid systems.

    + Work in a multidisciplinary team to plan backlog, implementation approaches, and integration and test plans.

    + Analyze data from simulations and field tests, troubleshoot issues, and devise fixes or design updates.

    + Represent the company in technical reviews, meetings, and formal design reviews.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline with progressive engineering experience.

    + 18+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 16+ years with a Master's, or 13+ years with a PhD.

    + Detailed technical expertise in engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice.

    + Experience in project leadership and ability to coordinate workloads to meet deadlines.

    + Proficiency in Radar Systems, Signal Processing, Digital Beam Forming, Electronic Protection, Ground Clutter Mitigation, and Radar Calibration.

    + Experience with systems tools and simulations using Matlab, Python, and/or C.

    + Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

    + Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with development tools like Confluence, Jira, and Git.

    + Familiarity with Digital Beam Forming techniques.

    + Experience developing radar system-level simulation capabilities to validate mission capabilities.

    + Experience with the Department of Defense.

    + Experience developing Electronic Warfare techniques is a plus.

    + Experience developing track architectures and algorithms is a plus.

    Work Environment

    You will work in a dynamic, fast-paced research and development environment. The role involves interfacing with various departments and professionals, requiring a customer-focused approach, whether working independently or as part of a team.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $110.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Waltham,MA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 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.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.