About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking early-career Digital Signal Processing (DSP) engineers to join an engineering team focused on signal and image collection, algorithm development, and systems integration. This role is based in Saint Bernard, OH and is a full-time, on-site position that may require occasional travel (~10%). Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

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What You’ll Do

• Research, design, develop, and verify signal and image collection systems and processing algorithms.
• Design and implement custom DSP algorithms for detection, estimation, and classification.
• Prototype and test algorithms using MATLAB, C, Octave, or similar tools.
• Analyze and optimize system performance, including noise/sensitivity considerations and link-budget analyses.
• Work on problems involving wireless communications, radar/EW processing, speech processing, or neural-network based approaches.
• Integrate algorithms with system architecture and collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, RF, FPGA, systems engineering) to deliver program objectives.

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Qualifications — Required

Candidates must meet ALL required criteria below.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM discipline (Level 1). A Master’s degree may be considered for Level 2.
• Coursework or equivalent experience in Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Digital Circuit Design, Programmable Logic, or Embedded/Software Development.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and experience coding in C (C/C++ experience preferred).
• Familiarity with signal processing techniques and digital communications fundamentals.
• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher (unofficial transcripts required at time of application).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Top Secret security clearance — U.S. citizenship is required.

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Preferred (nice-to-have)

• Active government security clearance.
• Embedded software development experience in Linux.
• Experience with modem design, modern digital modulation techniques, or wireless digital communications.
• RADAR, electronic warfare (EW) signal processing, or RF receiver development experience.
• FPGA development experience (VHDL/Verilog) or digital design skills.
• Experience with GNU Radio, software-defined radio platforms, or X-Midas.
• Coursework or practical experience in Embedded System Design, RF System Design, RADAR, or EW.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range (Level 1): $76,200 - $114,400 per year (estimated).
• Salary Range (Level 2): $91,800 - $137,600 per year (estimated).
• Additional pay elements may include overtime eligibility, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long-term incentives for senior roles.
• Benefits typically include health insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement/savings plans, paid time off, and company-observed holidays.

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Location & Security

• Work location: Saint Bernard, OH (on-site).
• Role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Top Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for clearance positions.
• Occasional travel expected (~10%).

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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