Signal Processing Engineer

Job Title: Signal Processing Engineer 

Company Overview: Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S) is a fast-growing small business at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for the warfighter. We use applied research and development combined with novel systems integration to enhance capabilities of our armed forces.

Position: Signal Processing Engineer

Location: Auburn, AL, Aberdeen, MD

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description: IS4S is seeking a Signal Processing Engineer to join our team on-site in Auburn, AL or Aberdeen, MD to assist development and integration of capabilities supporting Army and Joint warfighting functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing real-time signal processors that analyze signals and waveforms to extract actionable information. This role is particularly interested in candidates with experience in electromagnetic warfare, processing data received by satellites, and/or radar processing and tracking.

The Signal Processing Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining signal processing algorithms and systems to support our mission-critical projects. Candidates should have a deep understanding of signal processing techniques, including filtering, transform analysis, and feature extraction. They will also have experience working with real-time data streams and developing efficient algorithms for processing and analyzing this data.

The person or persons filling this position will join an existing, fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team enhance capabilities of multiple products as well as support integrations with warfighting elements. Responsibilities include

• Developing software to ingest and process IQ, PSD, and other data streams or snippets in real time
• Implementing techniques and algorithms that deconstruct, classify, or extract information from data streams
• Developing visuals that communicate signal processing outputs to end users
• Working with a software team to improve implementation efficiency
• Supporting and running benchtop, developmental, and operational tests to validate integrations at IS4S and non-IS4S sites
• Communicating and interacting with customers, stakeholders, and other companies

The challenges facing our nation are constantly evolving. Therefore, we are looking for self-driven, entrepreneurial team members willing and able to constantly learn, adapt, and find ways to develop and integrate solutions. Selected applicants will be expected to gain familiarity with the underlying domain (e.g., EW, Fires, PNT) and its role in the larger system of systems to incorporate warfighter needs throughout the solution. They will be given freedom to solve problems and develop solutions with the expectation of owning their tasks and responsibilities. They will also integrate into an existing team that provides support and to ensure designs and solutions conform to and enhance the end product.

Required Abilities, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or related technical field (for full-time applicants)
• Demonstrable experience in signal processing, with a strong focus on real-time processing of signals and waveforms
• Proficiency in real-time programming languages such as C++ or Rust
• Thorough understanding of electromagnetics, antennas, communications, and RF concepts
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage tasks with minimal direction
• Must be able to travel to support customer engagements, integration and testing in live environments, occasionally working non-standard hours to match exercise schedules
• Must be able to lift and carry computing and networking equipment in support of transit and installation
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• US Citizenship is required

Desired Experience and Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in signal processing, with a strong focus on real-time processing of signals and waveforms
• Prior experience in electromagnetic warfare, space systems, spectrum operations, spectrum management, signals intelligence (SIGINT), and/or electronic intelligence (ELINT)
• Understanding of AI/ML-based signal processing approaches, when to apply them, and when traditional techniques are preferred
• Familiarity with various standard hardware interfaces, software interfaces, and protocols (e.g., VITA)
• Understanding of tactical networks, including enterprise, satellite, terrestrial, and mobile, ad hoc networks (MANETs)
• Familiarity with standard DevSecOps practices and platforms (e.g., git)

Benefits Summary:

• Competitive salary with comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Employee ownership
• Medical, dental, and vision care plans
• Paid time-off and parental leave programs
• Group term life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition Assistance, Training, and education development offerings