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Signal and Image Processing Engineer Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
Laurel, MD4 days ago
- $85,000–$195,000
Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth.
We are seeking a DSP Algorithm Developer to support the design, development, and implementation of advanced digital signal processing solutions for mission-focused applications. This role involves developing high-performance algorithms for signal exploitation, adaptive signal processing, and complex waveform analysis in challenging operational environments.
The ideal candidate has strong experience in DSP algorithm development, software engineering, and RF signal processing, with proficiency in C++, Python, and Linux-based development environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms for signal analysis and exploitation applications
- Develop software solutions focused on processing low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) signals, higher-order modulation schemes, and adaptive signal processing techniques
- Support high-throughput signal exploitation and real-time processing environments
- Modify and enhance existing software and firmware to adapt Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) technologies to meet mission requirements
- Collaborate with software engineers, system engineers, and technical teams to integrate DSP capabilities into larger systems and applications
- Analyze algorithm performance and optimize processing efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
- Develop technical documentation and provide clear explanations of models, algorithms, and processing techniques to support team collaboration and knowledge transfer
- Support testing, validation, troubleshooting, and operational deployment of DSP solutions
- Contribute to the development of innovative signal processing capabilities and next-generation technologies
Required Qualifications
- Must be fully cleared with a recent MD polygraph
- Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of experience developing DSP algorithms in support of complex software or engineering programs
- 7+ years of experience with C++, Python, Linux, or similar software development technologies
- Strong understanding of Digital Signal Processing principles and algorithm development
- Experience developing software for signal exploitation, waveform analysis, or communications processing
- Experience working within Linux-based development environments
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and software development skills
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to multidisciplinary engineering teams
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Experience with RF software development and signal processing systems
- Experience adapting COTS and GOTS technologies to support specialized mission requirements
- Experience supporting real-time signal processing or communications systems
- Familiarity with advanced modulation techniques, adaptive processing, and low-SNR signal environments
- Experience working in classified or mission-critical technical environments
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