Senior DSP Engineer

Company Overview: Dedrone is the world’s most trusted smart airspace security company. Hundreds of commercial, government and military customers around the world rely on Dedrone’s comprehensive, command and control (C2) solution to protect against the persistent and escalating threat from drones while enabling “good” drones to fly. By leveraging AI/ML, Dedrone is the only solution that provides continuous, autonomous interrogation and verification of drones that enables both multi-sensor and multi-mitigation options onto a single fused "pane-of-glass". Whether on-premise / air-gapped or in the cloud, Dedrone customers can easily detect, track, identify, analyze, and mitigate drone threats.

Your Impact  

 
As a DSP Engineer, you will play a critical role in advancing state-of-the-art technology for drone detection and localization through RF spectrum analysis. By designing and implementing sophisticated signal processing algorithms, you will directly contribute to enhancing security and safety in a rapidly evolving field. This position offers you the opportunity to work on innovative, real-world challenges that will sharpen your expertise in DSP, wireless communication, and software development. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, expand your technical horizons, and gain invaluable experience in cutting-edge systems with a tangible societal impact. This is a career-defining opportunity to innovate and grow in a high-demand, high-tech industry. 

 
What You’ll Do  

 
Location: Onsite in Kassel for 3 or more days a week, Other days working remotely. 

Reports to: Lead DSP Engineer 

Key Responsibilities:  

• RF Spectrum Analysis: Perform advanced analysis and feature extraction from RF signals using Software Defined Radio (SDR) frameworks and other state-of-the-art tools. Write prototype code in Python or Matlab to proof concepts. 

• Design and Implementation: Develop and optimize real-time signal-processing algorithms in C++ and CUDA to detect, classify, and locate drones within RF spectrum data. Ensure scalability and performance of the software in real-world applications. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with hardware, software, and data fusion teams to integrate DSP components seamlessly into larger systems, contributing to end-to-end solutions. 

• Mentorship and Leadership: Act as a technical resource and mentor for junior team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment. 

• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on advancements in DSP, SDR, and wireless communication to identify new tools, techniques, and approaches that enhance system capabilities. 

• Documentation and Communication: Create detailed technical documentation for developed algorithms and processes. Present findings, updates, and project milestones to stakeholders effectively. 

• Tool Development and Maintenance: Develop utilities in Python and C++ for testing, data analysis, and algorithm validation, ensuring maintainability and robustness. 

 

What You Bring 

• Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field, with 3+ years of relevant experience.  

• Strong expertise in digital signal processing, including modulation methods, frequency analysis, and digital filters. 

• Proficiency in C++ and Python, with experience in developing real-time systems and prototyping signal processing algorithms. 

• Solid knowledge of wireless communication systems such as LTE PHY, IEEE802.11 (Wi-Fi), and IEEE802.15.4. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively. 

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