Signal Processing Engineer

Digital Signal processing: Design, characterize, and deliver algorithms such as channelizers, frequency agile detection, adaptive filters, MIMO, wideband detectors, and other algorithms related to signal sorting

Write and contribute to existing Python repositories using CUDA and/PyTorch

Own requirements, ICDs, and verification from concept through delivery

Stay current: Track and insert advances in signal processing techniques and associated technologies, adaptive beamforming, RF machine learning, and resilient PNT for GPS-denied ops.

Masters Degree in Electrical, Computer or Systems Engineering or related field with Graduate study emphasis in Signal Processing; OR a Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline with 3-5 years relevant working Signal Processing Experience

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Python

Willingness to support critical test events that occasionally require extended hours/weekends.

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Learn more about Security Clearances here.

Must be a U.S. Person (see ITAR Regulations below) due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

5+ years’ experience with EW subsystems and payloads.

EA/ECM technique design (deception, Digital RF Memory, coherent/non-coherent techniques).

Comms system design (LPI/LPD, Waveform-of-Interest exploitation)

RF machine learning for emitter ID, modulation/classification, anomaly detection, PDW creation

Tools Experience: ADS/AWR/SystemVue, MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), GNU Radio/SDR (USRP/RFSoC), VITA-49; HDL/firmware experience also helpful (Vivado/Quartus/Libero).

Clearance: Active Secret or ability to obtain and maintain; TS/SCI eligibility preferred. ITAR/EAR-controlled work.

Field work: supporting periodic travel for flight tests and customer demonstrations/support

Mindset: Builder-tester who loves first-principles RF, rapid lab iteration, and getting hardware flying fast.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a US Citizen, Green Card holder, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Competitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental.

401K enrollment at 90 days.

Generous PTO + most Federal Holidays observed.

Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Access to the latest tools and technologies.

High levels of responsibility and autonomy.

Professional growth and development opportunities.

Access to the hardest problems in electronic warfare.

CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company securing spectrum dominance for the United States and its allies. We build AI-enabled hardware and software platforms to detect, disrupt, and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea, and space. Our systems are deployed in the most contested operational environments in the world. We’re backed by leading venture investors in the defense ecosystem and led by founders with track records at Meta, SpaceX, Epirus, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

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