Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer

Viasat, Inc. • Carlsbad, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this role you will be working with teams that include software, systems, and test engineers to support the development of a cloud native mission critical global satellite communications system! Our ideal candidate should be a communication system Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and simulating complex algorithms for communication systems like 5G and satellites. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing and verifying various models and possess strong skills in C/C++, MATLAB and Simulink. You will be responsible for developing and optimizing DSP algorithms to meet rigorous performance requirements for both cloud and fixed hardware solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years communication systems digital signal processing experience
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink for algorithm design, simulation, and verification
• Proven experience with the architectural definition, design, and integration
• Ability to perform systems level analysis
• Proposal or applications engineering experience
• Must be able to obtain a United States Secret Clearance
• US government position. US citizenship required
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Ability to work out of Carlsbad, CA office; hybrid role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing and verifying simulations in Matlab/Simulink
• Experience with software development in C/C++
• Experience working with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes or Openshift
• Knowledge of RF, modem, and networking fundamentals
• Experience with Adaptive Coding Spreading and Modulation (ACSM)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced DSP algorithms for modulation/demodulation, channel coding/decoding, and synchronization to run on simulated environments.
• Utilize MATLAB and Simulink to model, simulate, and verify algorithm performance.
• Design an implement software applications to interface and validate DSP solutions.
• Optimize DSP code for efficiency and performance on target platform.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of algorithms to ensure accuracy, reliability, and adherence to system specifications.
• Work with hardware and software engineers to integrate DSP solutions into larger system architectures, ensuring seamless interoperability.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all algorithm designs and implementation processes.
• Debug complex DSP systems and resolve issues during the integration and testing phases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed