Signal Processing Engineer

Job#: 3034865

Job Description:
Signal Processing Engineer

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Employment Type: Contract to Perm

Job Location Requirement: Onsite

Security & Citizenship Requirements

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance.

Role Overview

We are seeking Signal Processing Engineers to research and develop future technology platforms supporting innovative adaptive communications and broad-range spectrum-sensing systems. This role involves working on projects that fuse advanced signal processing, adaptive communications, advanced algorithms, and machine learning to develop solutions for systems that include adaptive communications, intelligent wideband spectrum sensing, electronic warfare systems, and next-generation wireless network technologies. The ideal candidate will have a diversified background and experience with project planning, technical development, and the ability to create innovative ideas from concept to prototype.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, characterize, and test leading-edge waveform and communications technologies.
• Apply mathematical, statistical, and computational techniques to generate algorithms for processing digital or analog signals.
• Utilize engineering and mathematical principles to compose algorithm structures for problem solutions, including filtering and data fusion methods.
• Support and perform adaptive algorithm research and participate in project execution.
• Contribute to the development of innovative concepts and research programs in communications technology.
• Investigate, develop, and document technology approaches and solutions for research programs.
• Conduct solution and system design synthesis, translating objectives into requirements and architectures.
• Develop AI/ML methods for controlling and optimizing communications systems performance.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior research staff and students.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field. Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited degree program relevant to this position with a graduation date no later than May 2026 will be considered.

Experience: Experience in professional signal processing development is required. This is an open-rank announcement, and the final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications. 0 years of related experience is required with a Bachelor's degree.

Technical Skills: Demonstrated experience in communications, spectrum sensing, electromagnetics, signal processing, machine learning/artificial intelligence, and applied mathematics.

Other Qualifications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work individually and in a team, and the capacity to operate effectively in a research environment with incomplete information are necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• An active Secret Clearance or higher.
• A Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in professional signal processing development.
• Background in communications and spectrum applications and related algorithms.
• Experience in developing advanced communication systems and implementing waveforms on SDR platforms.
• Expertise in electromagnetics, modeling & simulation, machine learning/artificial intelligence, image, or control theory.
• Experience with electronic warfare threat systems and cellular communications systems (including ORAN).
• Programming experience in MATLAB, C/C++ (C++11, C++20), and implementing algorithms in FPGAs (Xilinx) using HDL.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $95,000.00 to $160,000.00 annually. Compensation is determined by a number of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills.

Travel Requirements

10% - 25% travel may be required.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.