DSP Engineer
Join Northwood Space as a DSP Engineer to architect and develop next-generation radio platforms for satellite communications.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 14 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 2–4 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement.
Joblaze summary
The DSP Engineer at Northwood Space is responsible for designing and developing a software-defined radio platform, overseeing its architecture from concept to deployment. Key skills include expertise in RF transceivers, FPGA development, and a comprehensive understanding of the radio signal chain. This role is ideal for engineers with a background in building complex communications systems and a strong grasp of both hardware and software integration. Northwood's focus on advanced communications technology positions this role at the forefront of innovative space infrastructure.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze August 4, 2026. Last confirmed on Northwood Space's careers page October 9, 2026.
- FPGA appears in 0.5% of 3087 comparable mid other roles in United States; Software-Defined Radio appears in 0.1% of 3087 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- 2–4 years of relevant experience for this DSP Engineer role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Embedded Software, FPGA, High Speed Interfaces, RF transceivers, Software-Defined Radio, digital processing.
- Does Northwood Space sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Northwood Space targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this DSP Engineer role at Northwood Space.
From the original posting
Role:
We are looking for a DSP Engineer to own the definition and development of modem algorithms for our next-generation radio platform. You will work within our existing in-house SDR and FPGA infrastructure, taking substantial ownership over the modem end-to-end — from waveform definition through implementation and validation.
You will work closely with RF, FPGA, and systems engineers to integrate modem algorithms into a high-performance communications platform for our satellite ground network.
This role is a great fit for an engineer who thinks fluently in waveforms and signal chains and is comfortable moving that thinking into real implementation, without needing to own the surrounding RF hardware, data-converter, clocking, or embedded systems architecture.
Responsibilities:
Own the definition and development of modem algorithms end-to-end, from requirements through implementation and validation
Define waveform processing chains — synchronization, pulse shaping, equalization, and related signal-processing functions — for implementation on an in-house SDR platform or FPGA
Partition and implement modem signal-processing functions across FPGA logic and embedded/host-based compute, working within the existing hardware platform
Collaborate with RF, FPGA, and systems engineers to integrate modem algorithms into the end-to-end system and validate performance
Develop and run communication system tests to characterize modem performance under realistic channel impairments
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 0-4 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
Experience developing modems or waveform processing chains for SDR, wireless communications, radar, or similar RF systems
Strong understanding of digital communications theory: CCSDS waveforms, BPSK/QPSK/OQPSK, DVB-S2, carrier synchronization, pulse shaping, equalization, and Doppler effects
Demonstrated ability to carry waveform algorithms from analysis and prototyping through to a working implementation, rather than stopping at simulation
Working understanding of the complete signal chain and how modem design decisions interact with RF and hardware constraints
Experience with communication system testing and performance characterization
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with bit-equivalence verification through FPGAs
Familiarity with SDR frameworks such as GNU Radio
Experience with real-time signal processing
Systems programming skills in C++ or Rust, with Rust especially valued
Experience with beamforming, radar, or electronic warfare (EW) systems
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