Signal Processing Engineer GTRI-ICL

Project / Unit Description The Information and Communications Laboratory (ICL), Communications Systems and Spectrum Division (CSSD) Advanced Communication Systems Branch (ACSB) seeks a senior Signal Processing Engineer to research and develop innovative solutions for wireless communications and spectrum sensing systems. The Division merges advanced digital signal processing (DSP), communications technologies, adaptive algorithms, and AI/ML to create systems for adaptive communications, intelligent wideband spectrum sensing, electronic warfare (EW), and next‑generation cellular network technologies. Projects span applied research to field demonstrations and deployed prototypes across many branches of the Federal Government. Job Purpose Develop and apply mathematical, statistical, computational, or modeling techniques to generate algorithms for analog or digital signal processing. This includes time‑ and frequency‑domain signal algorithms, communications and spectrum sensing algorithms, image processing algorithms, and sensors such as lidar or computer vision. Must write code in assembly or higher‑level environments, integrating algorithms into hardware, firmware, or software systems. Key Responsibilities Develop methods and tools to perform research tasks to meet project objectives Implement and test algorithms on various platforms Lead or contribute to the development of whitepapers and proposals to support a research area Support sponsors and potential sponsors engagement Primary author of technical reports, presentations, journal articles, and conference presentations Additional Responsibilities Lead research and development of OSI layer 1 components for advanced communication system research, supporting layer 2 and 3 research Collaborate on research and design of signal processing algorithms for spectrum sensing Support and perform intelligent, adaptive algorithm research Develop algorithms using Fixed Point Math and Simulink for FPGA implementation Participate in project execution, attending technical meetings, completing assigned tasks, collaborating with colleagues, and presenting research Identify metrics useful for observing and characterizing wireless communication system performance Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts, and contribute to new principles and concepts Work on complex technical problems and provide innovative and ingenious solutions Required Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated experience in wireless communications or spectrum sensing digital signal processing Understanding of algorithms related to OSI model levels 1 through 3 Understanding of machine learning/artificial intelligence algorithms Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work individually and as part of a team Ability to work in a research environment with many unknowns and undiscovered paths Preferred Qualifications Masters or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field 5+ years of professional signal processing development experience 3+ years of experience in OSI levels 1 through 3 Background in communications and spectrum applications and related algorithms Experience implementing algorithms in MATLAB Simulink Experience implementing algorithms using Fixed Point Math Experience implementing algorithms in FPGAs (Xilinx) using VHDL or Verilog Experience targeting FPGA platforms using MATLAB Simulink HDL Coder Active Secret Clearance Travel Required Less than 10% travel Education and Length of Experience Levels 3+4 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. 3 years of related experience with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. 0 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. Levels 4+5 9 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. 7 years of related experience with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. 4 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. Levels 5+6 14 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. 12 years of related experience with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. 9 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. U.S. Citizenship Requirements Due to research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates must be U.S. Citizens. Clearance Type Required Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance. Benefits at GTRI Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found on the GTRI benefits website. Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, citizenship status, and immigration status where not required by law. USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 institutions and the System Office. 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