engineering
Posted 23 hours agoPrincipal DSP Engineer & Team Lead
Leesburg, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- Reverse engineer RF protocols associated with commercial and custom UAS platforms.
- Develop signal processing workflows in MATLAB and production-ready implementations in C++.
- Analyze RF environments to distinguish UAS signals from background noise and benign emitters.
- Manage source code and collaborative development using Git.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including RF engineers, data scientists, and mission analysts.
- Influence decision-making and strategic planning for signal programs.
- Determine new areas for software technology introduction or proof-of-concepts based on industry trends.
- Research and evaluation of emerging technology, industry, and market trends to assist in project development and/or operational support activities.
- Lead and mentor a lean team of DSP engineers, driving technical direction, architecture reviews, and task prioritization while remaining hands-on in core algorithm development.
- Design and implement DSP algorithms to detect and analyze UAS RF signals.
Requirements
- experience in Software Defined Radio (SDR) based systems, signal detection, RF protocol (WiFi, LTE, WiMAX, Bluetooth, LoRa,...) decode, and strong software skills.
- Familiarity with phased array DF techniques and AI/ML-based classification approaches is a plus. Key
- Familiarity with Software Defined Radios for signal acquisition and experimentation.
- Contribute to research efforts on novel RF-based UAS detection methods including AI.
- Qualifications: B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline. A minimum of 10-15 years of professional experience. Note: Military
- experience is equivalent to professional experience. Proficient in C++ and MATLAB for algorithm development and simulation.
- Experience in RF signal detection, demodulation, and characterization.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
- From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Benefits
- Clearance Level No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $153,500 - $234,250 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
- benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
- We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Contact
- For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
- We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Additional details
- Worker Type Regular Job Description We are seeking a Principal Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer to implement and support efforts in detecting and classifying Unmanned Aerial Surveillance (UAS) platforms using their Radio Frequency (RF) link.
- This role will: Set the strategy and technology roadmap for signal processing and development.
- Serve as both technical lead and individual contributor, guiding DSP architecture decisions, conducting peer code reviews, and unblocking the engineering team on complex signal processing challenges. Required
- ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).
- requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.
- Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements.
- A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.
- We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed.
- We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible.
- As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber.