{"id":636426,"url":"https://alion.io/job/grvty-digital-signal-processing-dsp-engineer","title":"Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer","company":{"id":4723,"name":"GRVTY","domain":"grvty.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/grvty","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":85,"open_postings":56,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.589,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":55,"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Chantilly, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":185000,"max":250000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":250000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"C++","optional":false},{"name":"Linux","optional":false},{"name":"Machine Learning","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"Docker","optional":true},{"name":"Kubernetes","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-05-12T13:23:24Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-25","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T03:19:36Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":141,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":0,"flags":[],"days_open":141},"description":"What Impact You'll Have\nJoin GRVTY’s mission-focused team as a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer, where you’ll contribute to the development of advanced SIGINT capabilities supporting national security customers. You’ll work alongside engineers and mission partners to design, build, and deploy signal processing solutions that operate in complex mission systems. \nIn this role, you’ll help deliver next-generation capabilities across software-defined radio, machine learning, and analytic tool development, directly supporting those on the front lines of national security. \nWhat You'll Be Owning: \nDesign, develop, test, and integrate signal processing algorithms for SIGINT mission systems. \nBuild and maintain DSP software in Python and C++ across Linux-based environments. \nEnhance and support existing signal processing toolsets, with a focus on X-Midas-based systems. \nDevelop and integrate machine learning approaches into signal processing workflows. \nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, architecture, and CONOPs. \nSupport full software development lifecycle activities, from concept through deployment and sustainment. \nDevelop analytic tools and software to process, exploit, and analyze RF and related data. \nWhat You Must Have: \nActive TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI/Poly. \nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience). \nExperience developing software in Python and C++ in Linux environments. \nExperience with X-Midas or similar signal processing frameworks. \nExperience working with signal processing systems or SIGINT applications. \nUnderstanding of the full software development lifecycle. \nExperience working in collaborative engineering teams. \nAbility to communicate technical concepts clearly in written and verbal formats. \nWhat Would Be Nice to Have: \nFamiliarity with software-defined radio systems, including receiver architectures, modulation/demodulation, and spectral analysis. \nExperience applying machine learning techniques to signal processing problems. \nExperience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes. \nKnowledge of RF systems, including link budgets, range estimation, or system sensitivity analysis. \nExperience supporting DoD, SIGINT, or electronic warfare mission environments. \nExposure to telemetry systems or target tracking systems. \nPay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors-such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.\nWe’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.\nOur benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.\nThe pay range for this position is: $185,000 - $250,000\nPay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors-such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.\nWe’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.\nOur benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.\nVirginia Pay Range\n$185,000—$250,000 USD\nWhy Choose GRVTY\nThe toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.\nWe partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense-including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.\nAt GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.\n Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision \n Health Savings Account with company contribution \n Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays \n Paid Parental Leave \n 401k with generous company match \n Training and Development Opportunities \n Award Programs \n Variety of Company Sponsored Events\nEEO Statement\nGRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. \nAnyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email  or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.\nKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) \nPlease review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. 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