
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer
Sterling, VAFull-time$113–238K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
CACI seeks a Digital Signal Processing Engineer to develop and maintain signal-processing algorithms, software, and tools for SIGINT and electronic warfare systems supporting Department of Defense missions. The role also contributes to machine-learning applications and future system requirements, concepts of operations, and architecture. The position requires a Top Secret clearance to begin employment and a TS/SCI clearance for continued employment.
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Job Title: Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
The Opportunity:
CACI is currently looking for a Digital Signals Processing Engineer to join our team developing next generation signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic warfare systems for the Department of Defense. Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals on a program that leverages the best practices in Model-Based Systems Engineering and Agile software development to deliver state of the art capability in support of our nation’s warfighters. As a member of the CACI Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. Our warfighters are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security from the increasingly sophisticated and complex threats of our adversaries.
Responsibilities:
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Design, develop, debug, integrate, and test signal processing algorithms and SIGINT software systems running on a variety of platforms supporting intelligence, defense, and other government missions.
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Design, develop, integrate, and test software and DSP algorithms.
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Design, develop, integrate, and test software for Machine Learning applications.
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Enhancing and maintaining existing X-Midas and M2Extra signal processing tools.
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Help define the requirements, CONOPs and architecture for future systems.
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Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
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Development of analytic signal processing tools.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering disciplines (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering)
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7+ years of related experience in relevant engineering disciplines (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering)
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Experience programming in Python, X-Midas, M2Extra, and C++ Linux software development experience
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Demonstrated proficiency in communicating technical and analytical information in written products Exposure to all phases of software development lifecycle (concept, design, implementation, test, and production).
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Experience in working in highly collaborative team environments centered around signal processing and software development
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There is a Top Secret clearance requirement to begin employment. In addition, as a requirement of continued employment in this position you will be required to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Desired:
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Masters Degree
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Understanding of software defined radio systems: Receiver architectures, Software channelization, Modulation/demodulation techniques, Spectral analysis
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Experience with X-Midas in the development of RF transmission and receiver systems or software defined radio
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Experience processing signals using any software tool suite
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Experience with Kubernetes or Docker
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Experience with telemetry systems
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Knowledge and experience of processing signals, including: Error correcting codes, Digital video formats
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Knowledge and experience with target tracking systems
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Knowledge and experience performing machine learning techniques
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Experience in design, development, or testing of weapons systems
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Development of link budgets, range estimates, and system sensitivity assessments
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range :
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$113,200 - $237,800
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
How this job compares
Set against the 41,225 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$113–238K/yr
- Virginia median$128–205K/yr1,530 salary ranges
- US median$134–215K/yr32,917 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $176K, is 4% above the Virginia median midpoint ($169K) — in the middle half of Software Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,779 open Software Engineer jobs in Virginia and 41,225 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (33,478 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 14,294 of the 41,225 open Software Engineer jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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