Principal digital signal processing engineer

job summary: Seeking a Principal Digital Signal Processing Engineer TS/SCI for a high growth DoD contractor in the Frederick, MD area. The Principal DSP Engineer would be responsible for driving the design, development, and implementation of advanced baseband/RF algorithms, embedded firmware, and system architectures. This role spans algorithm prototyping, real-time hardware implementation, cross-functional hardware integration, and technical leadership across programs and new business pursuits. Full W-2 benefits offered! APPLY NOW! location: Frederick, Maryland job type: Permanent salary: $170,000 - 210,000 per year work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Algorithm & Waveform Development: Design, model, and simulate baseband/RF waveforms, modulation schemes, and digital filters in MATLAB or Python. Embedded Implementation: Translate algorithms into optimized, real-time C/C++ or HDL (VHDL/Verilog) targeting FPGAs, SDR platforms, and embedded processors. Performance Optimization: Profile code and logic to minimize memory usage, latency, and power consumption while maximizing processing throughput. Hardware Integration & Testing: Partner with RF and systems engineers to integrate DSP logic with mixed-signal hardware, ADCs, and DACs; conduct spectral analysis and build automated test frameworks. Prototyping & Architecture: Architect multi-subsystem product lines and develop rapid prototypes to de-risk key technical challenges early in the design cycle. Technical Leadership & Mentoring: Guide and mentor engineering staff while leading root-cause failure investigations and complex problem-resolution efforts. Program & Proposal Support: Author technical proposals, estimate engineering costs/schedules, and ensure designs meet Design to Cost (DTC) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) requirements. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key technical liaison, presenting architectures, risk assessments, and trade studies in customer and program milestone meetings. qualifications:-Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline. -Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional engineering experience spanning DSP, embedded software, or FPGA development. -Core Competencies: Demonstrated mastery in architecting, developing, and deploying complex embedded or signal processing subsystems. -Proven track record leading multidisciplinary technical efforts and resolving high-impact technical challenges. -Strong technical communication skills with experience presenting designs and trade studies to cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. skills:embedded firmware, hardware implementation, hardware integration, system architectures, algorithms, algorithm, baseband, new business, prototyping, Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Systems, technical leadership Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.