DSP Communications Engineer

About the role

CACI is seeking experienced DSP Communications Engineers in Colorado Springs to work closely with customers on mission-critical challenges. The role covers the design and implementation of RF signal processing, communications modems and related algorithms in a software-defined radio environment, for both ground-based software implementations and space-based embedded systems. The position is full time, regular, with up to 10% local travel.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of modulators, demodulators and synchronization algorithms for RF communication waveforms.
• Implement channel coding such as trellis coded modulation, LDPC and turbo coding.
• Design and implement RF signal processing capabilities and waveforms for signal monitoring, detection and parameter estimation.
• Model algorithms and waveforms in Python and/or Matlab and deploy them in a C/C++ environment.
• Present research, models and test results to non-technical audiences clearly and concisely.
• Work with software, firmware and hardware teams to deploy functional implementations on CACI's software-defined radio platforms.

Required profile

• 5+ years of related work experience with at least a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), with an emphasis on communications systems, coding and digital signal processing.
• Familiarity with DSP, such as filter design and link-level simulation.
• Deep understanding of digital communications, source and channel coding, detection, equalization, timing and carrier recovery, and feedforward estimation.
• Experience with communications and signal processing algorithm and channel modeling and simulation in Python or Matlab.
• Basic knowledge of C/C++ programming, with a willingness to become proficient if hired.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Required skills

• Digital signal processing and channel modeling and simulation in Python or Matlab.
• Basic C/C++ programming.
• Desired: current TS/SCI clearance, advanced degree in EE, familiarity with satellite RF, TDRS and SGLS, DVB and CCSDS standards, and carrier/symbol acquisition techniques.

What we offer

• Proposed pay range of $82,100-$172,400, depending on location, contract category, experience and skills.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time off benefits.
• A culture of integrity, a flexible time-off benefit and learning resources.