Signals Processing Engineer

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary

The Signals Processing Engineer will design, develop, and implement advanced signal processing solutions to support cutting-edge RF, satellite communications, and software-defined radio systems. This role blends hands-on engineering, algorithm implementation, and system-level problem-solving, requiring a strong foundation in RF analysis, software development, and Linux-based environments. The engineer will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to architect robust, scalable, and high-performance signal processing capabilities.

Position Responsibilities

Analyze, process, and interpret RF signals across a variety of operational scenarios. Design, develop, and integrate signal processing algorithms into production-ready software. Implement systems and applications within Linux environments, ensuring reliability and performance. Develop and maintain message queue-based communication frameworks for distributed systems. Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to integrate DSP components into larger architectures. Support testing, validation, and troubleshooting of DSP systems, SDR components, and RF processing pipelines. Document system designs, interfaces, and implementation details to support long-term maintainability.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, and experience Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience Experience in RF signals analysis Experience with message queue implementation and communication frameworks Ability to design, develop, and implement systems within a Linux environment Demonstrated experience coding with C++ and Python

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

Background in Digital Signal Processing with strong understanding of satellite communications system design, theory, and software implementation Experience with DSP hardware and software development tools (digitizers, development kits, IDEs) Experience creating or integrating components with software-defined radio (SDR) development suites such as GNURadio or X-Midas Familiarity integrating signal processing technologies into virtual (VMWare) and containerized (Docker/Kubernetes) environments

Salary Range: $160,000 - $198,000

The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Clearance Level Top Secret with Poly ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits. We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.