Signal Processing Engineer

Senior Signal Processing Engineer
Location: Herndon, VA (Hybrid, 2 days onsite)

Hiring for a team working on a pretty unique problem set: detecting and geolocating RF signals from space.

This role sits at the intersection of signal processing, embedded systems, and production software. You’d be joining a group that’s taking radar signal detection and geolocation algorithms from research-grade ideas and turning them into real systems that run both on the ground and onboard a live satellite constellation.

It’s not academic, not theoretical. The goal is to ship reliable, high-performance DSP software that supports actual missions in the wild.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Developing and refining algorithms for pulsed radar detection, deinterleaving, and geolocation

• Writing Python and C++ code for embedded and ground systems

• Improving the full geolocation pipeline, from raw RF data to time/frequency difference of arrival (T/FDOA) and multilateration

• Working closely with other engineers and scientists across signal processing, data, and space systems teams

• Making real-time RF analytics work in the real world

You’ll Need:

• 5+ years of experience with DSP in RF systems

• Hands-on experience with Python and C++ in a production setting

• A strong grasp of radar fundamentals and RF signal processing

• Experience building and deploying real systems, not just working on prototypes

• Solid understanding of TDOA/FDOA, AoA, and other signal measurement techniques

• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills

Bonus Points For:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field

• Experience with radar deinterleaving or advanced DSP approaches

• Background in RF comms or passive sensing systems

• Familiarity with Docker or Kubernetes

Why This Role:

• The work has real-world impact and technical depth

• You get to build things that fly and process data from orbit

• The team is small, sharp, and stable

• There’s room for ownership, autonomy, and growth

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Adam Slade