Digital Signal Processing Engineer
Required skills
- DSP
- wireless systems
- RF engineers
- embedded developers
- security researchers
- intelligence community
- reverse engineer
- signal detection
- identification
- classification
Nice to have
- real-world performance requirements
- GNU Radio
- Radio Hacker
- GQRX
- Vivado
- ModelSim
Role summary
Two Six Technologies is seeking a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer in Herndon, Virginia, to advance R&D in digital signal processing and wireless systems. You will work in a lab environment, applying DSP expertise to reverse engineer real-world systems, design wireless algorithms, and develop RF applications for national security. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and optimizing DSP algorithms, performing signal analysis, developing receiver/transmitter/modem architectures, and prototyping with SDR hardware. A Bachelor's degree in a related engineering or science field, software-defined radio expertise, experience with RF systems, PHY/MAC layer concepts, common SDRs, and 3+ years of experience in C, C++, Embedded C, or Python are required. An active Top Secret clearance is mandatory.
At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.
Overview of Opportunity
Join Two Six Technologies in Herndon, Virginia, where we advance the state of the art in digital signal processing and wireless systems to uncover, analyze, and secure complex communication technologies. We are seeking a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer to contribute to cutting-edge R&D programs in a hands-on laboratory environment, developing innovative solutions that support the intelligence community.
As part of a multidisciplinary team of RF engineers, embedded developers, and security researchers, you will apply deep DSP expertise to reverse engineer real-world systems, design and implement advanced wireless algorithms, and develop mission-focused RF applications that deliver meaningful national security impact.
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Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.
The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.
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