Senior Advanced Digital Signal Processing; DSP Software Engineer

Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI)

Senior Advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Software Engineer
Location: Manassas, VA (On-Site)*
* Compensation: $78/hr

CPI is seeking a Senior Advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Software Engineer to support development of advanced undersea sensor systems. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing high-performance DSP algorithms and embedded software solutions for mission-critical defense applications.

The selected candidate will collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-performance signal processing capabilities in complex undersea environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field
• 8+ years of related experience
  • OR Master’s degree with 6+ years of related experience
• Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire
• Strong Digital Signal Processing (DSP) experience
• Proficiency in C++
• Experience with MATLAB
• Agile development experience preferred

• Design, develop, and optimize DSP algorithms for undersea sensor systems
• Integrate DSP solutions into embedded and real-time system environments
• Conduct performance analysis and algorithm optimization
• Support integration of software with DSP hardware architectures
• Develop and maintain technical documentation
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and verification activities
• Troubleshoot and resolve DSP software and system-level issues
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Support testing and validation efforts to ensure high-quality deliverables

• Advanced signal processing theory and implementation
• C/C++ software development
• MATLAB algorithm modeling and simulation
• DSP hardware platforms and architectures
• Real-time systems and embedded software environments
• Algorithm performance tuning and optimization

• Experience with RTOS and embedded systems
• Background supporting submarine or surface ship sonar systems
• Knowledge of underwater acoustics and sonar signal processing
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques applied to signal processing
• Experience with oceanographic data modeling and analysis

• Fully on-site in Manassas, VA

Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire.
Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

This assignment is a U.S. Government contract requiring all applicants to be U.S. Citizens.

No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.