About ForterraForterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground‑based movement in the working world. Among the earliest innovators in driverless technology, Forterra focuses on building systems that protect front‑line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go‑to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, harnessing the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.About the RoleAs an extension of our core products in Command, Control and Communications (C3), Forterra is expanding deeper into the Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) space to improve survivability of the systems and platforms we integrate. We are building capabilities that provide broad‑spectrum awareness, enable rapid identification of signals of interest, and support open, plug‑and‑play integration with government and partner systems.We are seeking a highly experienced signal processing engineer to design, prototype and field advanced RF and radar signal processing capabilities for Forterra's EMSO products. This role turns complex signal environments into actionable sensing, awareness and decision‑quality outputs for autonomous platforms operating in real‑world conditions.You will own signal processing development end‑to‑end, from algorithm design and analysis through implementation, integration, field‑test and performance validation. This is a hands‑on role for an engineer who can move fluidly between theory, simulation, software implementation, hardware constraints and over‑the‑air system performance.What You'll DoDevelop advanced signal processing algorithms for RF sensing, spectrum awareness, electronic warfare and radar with a particular emphasis on pulsed‑radar and time‑varying RF phenomenology.Prototype and validate algorithms using Python, MATLAB, C/C++ or similar tools, then work with software and systems engineers to transition them into deployed systems.Analyze real‑world RF data collected in lab, vehicle and field environments to characterize performance, diagnose issues and improve sensing capability under operationally realistic conditions.Collaborate with RF, embedded software, autonomy, systems and integration engineers to deploy signal processing capabilities onto autonomous ground vehicle platforms.Support field testing, demonstrations, experimentation and operational validation of EMSO capabilities. Work with external vendors, government partners and internal teams to integrate signal processing capabilities with COTS, GOTS, SDR, radar, EW and SIGINT systems.What We're Looking ForMission‑First Mindset – a mission‑first engineer who prioritizes operational relevance and customer outcomes.An owner who takes responsibility, handles ambiguity well and drives work from concept through fielded capability.A technically deep builder with strong curiosity across DSP, RF sensing, autonomy and real‑world system performance.A background in algorithms for pulse compression, matched filtering, coherent and non‑coherent integration, Doppler processing, CFAR detection, beamforming, adaptive filtering, interference mitigation, clutter rejection and signal detection in dense or contested RF environments.Minimum Qualifications10+ years of experience developing signal processing algorithms for RF, radar, communications, EW, SIGINT, sonar or related sensing systems.Strong understanding of digital signal processing fundamentals, including detection theory, estimation, filtering, spectral analysis, sampling theory, modulation, synchronization and statistical signal processing.Hands‑on experience taking algorithms from analysis or simulation into working software systems.Experience processing real‑world sensor data and validating algorithm performance against measured data, not only idealised simulations.Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, C/C++ or similar languages for algorithm development, data analysis and test automation.Experience with radar or RF signal‑processing problems involving pulsed emitters, signal identification, tracking and geolocation.Ability to work cross‑functionally with RF, software, systems, autonomy and hardware engineers.Ba‑cholar's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, Mathematics or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.Preferred QualificationsExperience with radar signal processing, including range‑Doppler processing, pulse compression, matched filtering, coherent integration, non‑coherent integration, CFAR detection, clutter mitigation, waveform analysis, MIMO radar, SAR, ISAR, GMTI or track‑before‑detect methods.Experience with RF signal processing for EMSO, EW, SIGINT, ELINT, COMINT, spectrum monitoring, direction finding, geolocation or electronic support systems.Experience with antenna arrays, beamforming, adaptive arrays, angle‑of‑arrival estimation, interferometry, phased‑array processing or multi‑sensor geolocation techniques such as TDOA/FDOA/AOA fusion.Experience with software‑defined radios, high‑rate digitizers, RFSoC platforms, radar front ends or other RF sensing hardware.Experience implementing or optimizing real‑time signal processing systems; GPU implementation experience using CUDA, cuSignal, CuPy, OpenCL or similar platforms is a strong plus.Experience with embedded, edge or low‑latency deployment constraints, including throughput, memory bandwidth, timing and data‑movement trade‑offs.Experience working with field‑collected RF data in noisy, cluttered, contested or operationally realistic environments.Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Mathematics or a related field.Prior experience working in fast‑paced, small‑team or field‑focused development environments.Salary Range$230,000 – $290,000 per year (estimated).BenefitsPremium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA‑eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.Basic Life/AD&D, short- and long‑term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.$9,000 annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius you desire.401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k) and after‑tax deferral with company match up to 4%.Equal Opportunity EmployerForterra is an equal‑opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state and federal laws. Forterra's employees are unique, talented individuals united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.#J-18808-Ljbffr