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Space Force MUOS DSP Software Engineer

Aleron
United States, Arizona, Scottsdale
May 28, 2025


Description
ACARA Solutions and our client in Scottsdale, AZ have a Hybrid, contract-to-hire position available.
Space Force MUOS DSP Software Engineer
Location: Scottsdale, AZ (Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Company: ACARA Solutions - on behalf of our client in the Space, Cyber & Intelligence Systems business area
U.S. Citizen Secret clearance eligibility required. Position Overview:
Join a mission-driven team developing and enhancing software for the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS)-a secure communications platform used by Space Force and military personnel around the world. As a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Software Engineer, you'll help improve and support a system that delivers secure, reliable, cellular-like communications-even in the most extreme environments such as arctic regions, dense urban terrain, and remote jungles.
This is a hybrid contract-to-hire opportunity to work on a program that makes a real impact for the warfighter.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and test DSP algorithms and communication systems components.
  • Develop software in C/C++, MATLAB, Python, or related languages.
  • Work with Linux systems to configure and optimize performance for DSP applications.
  • Analyze, simulate, and process real-world communication signals.
  • Collaborate with systems, test, and hardware engineering teams to integrate and validate DSP software.
  • Perform measurements and validation using tools like spectrum analyzers and USRP hardware.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions, documentation, and system tuning.
Required/Preferred Skills & Experience:
We encourage you to apply if you have experience with any of the following:
Signal Processing & Communication Systems:
  • Strong knowledge of DSP theory and communication systems design
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Signals and Systems
    • FFTs, FIR filters, convolution, correlation
    • Modem design and development
Programming & Simulation Tools:
  • Proficiency in C/C++, MATLAB, Python, or NumPy
  • Familiarity with tools such as GNU Radio or X-MIDAS
High-Performance & Networked Systems:
  • Experience with high-performance computing
  • Knowledge of 100G+ networking technologies and components
  • Understanding of:
    • IP networking
    • DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit)
    • MPI (Message Passing Interface)
Linux & Hardware Experience:
  • Comfortable with Linux system administration, server setup, and performance tuning for DSP
  • Experience working with:
    • USRP (Universal Software Radio Peripheral)
    • Spectrum analyzers and RF test equipment
What Sets You Apart:
  • Proven ability to lead DSP development efforts from concept to deployment
  • Strong technical standards and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
  • Passion for mentoring others and driving technical excellence
  • Willingness to champion new ideas, tools, and process improvements
  • Committed to continuous professional development
Why Apply?
  • Work on meaningful national security projects in the growing space and cyber domain
  • Collaborate with top engineers in a highly innovative environment
  • Hybrid work flexibility in Scottsdale, AZ
  • Potential long-term opportunity via contract-to-hire conversion
Job Requirements

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Signals and Systems, FFTs, FIR filters, convolution, correlation
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Communications or modem design and development
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in C/C++ and MATLAB, NumPy, Python, Gnu Radio, or X-MIDAS
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with High-performance computing
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in high-speed (100G+) networking, switch setup, selecting switch, NIC, and transceiver components
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in IP networking, DPDK, and MPI
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Linux system administration, server set up and tuning for DSP
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with USRP hardware
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Spectrum analyzer measurements.

Preferred Skills:

  • Master's Degree
  • Agile experience.
  • Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges in creative ways
  • Knowledge of DSP and communications theory.
  • Ability to execute the DSP development process
  • Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
  • Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Additional Information:

  • Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
  • Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.


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