Digital Signal Processing Engineer

Job overview

The Digital Signal Processing Engineer role is onsite in Germantown, MD. Compensation is not specified. The engineer reports to the Chief Operations Officer and works on an engineering research and development team at Maxtena. The role develops and optimizes signal-processing systems and algorithms for next-generation communication platforms. It contributes to platform performance and integration by working with ASIC, RF, and systems engineering teams and supporting testing and customer integration.

What you'll do

• Design and optimize FPGA- and ASIC-based digital signal processing systems
• collaborate with ASIC, RF, and systems engineering teams
• develop and test FPGA modules using Verilog/VHDL
• troubleshoot FPGA, firmware, and embedded systems
• perform system-level testing
• develop Python and MATLAB test tools
• support customer integration and provide onsite technical assistance when needed
• and improve design and testing methods.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

digital signal processing

dsp engineer

fpga

asic

verilog

vhdl

rf communications

software-defined radio

germantown md

secret clearance eligibility

maxtena

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and 7+ years of DSP, FPGA, or ASIC development experience. Active TS clearance is a plus. Satellite communications, software-defined radio, radiation effects, and space-grade FPGA experience are listed as additional qualifications.

About the employer

Maxtena Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.