Senior DSP Software Engineer

We are seeking a Senior DSP Software Engineer to join a small, high-impact embedded software team at a product development company specializing in advanced spectrum monitoring solutions. These platforms serve both defense applications and commercial spectrum monitoring and transmitting organizations. This role bridges RF/spectrum domain knowledge with C++ software development on a custom SDR platform. The platform combines Linux-based low-level code and leverages significant FPGA offload (Xilinx UltraScale+). This is a hands‑on senior role with opportunities for architecture input, platform‑level development across hardware variants, and direct collaboration with technical leadership. About the Team & Environment Small embedded team of three engineers Product‑focused company that owns its own IP. Platform mix: Windows (middleware & applications), with high‑speed 10 Gbps data links from SDR/FPGA to PC. Key Responsibilities Collaborate closely with technical leadership to translate high‑level requirements into robust implementations. Maintain and enhance a large, mixed legacy + new C++ codebase and Windows OS Contribute to spectrum/signal processing workflows, including receiver chains. Develop platform‑level software supporting multiple hardware variants and applications. Build internal test GUIs and tools (limited full application development). Provide senior‑level architecture and design input while remaining hands‑on with coding and debugging. Must‑Have Qualifications 6+ Years of Strong production C++ experience : proven ability to maintain and enhance large, codebases across Windows environments. Solid understanding of RF/spectrum fundamentals , including receiver chains, Digital Down Converters (DDC), ADC metrics/quality, and related signal processing concepts. Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude; quick learner comfortable leveraging AI tools for productivity. Educational background in Electrical Engineering (EE) preferred (Master’s ideal); Physics or Computer Engineering ITAR/government‑related work, so no sponsorship available #J-18808-Ljbffr BrightHire Search Partners