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# DSP Engineer

- **Company:** ForwardEdge ASIC LLC
- **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Boolean Algebra, Computer Engineering, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Digital Technology, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), MATLAB, Signal Processing, Simulink, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Testing, Physical Design, Software Coding
- **Published:** May 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f651200c7599a4ba

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software coding?, * Bachelor's degree, or higher, in electrical or computer engineering. Preferred focus on digital design and/or computer architecture.

 * 6+ years of experience as a DSP Engineer
 * Experienced in DSP capabilities for radar, GPS and EW systems
 * Experience with RTL coding language
 * Up to date with the latest technologies and trends in signal processing
 * Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
 * Able to work both independently and as part of a team
 * Clearance: This position requires a US government security clearance. As such, US citizenship is required.

## Description

The Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer will analyze, design, develop and test DSP algorithms that are implemented in hardware and software for the defense, space and other industries. Will work closely with highly qualified and experienced digital logic design and DSP engineers on internal and external teams. Will also work closely with verification, analog design, physical design and architecture teams., * Provide leadership and training to system architects to understand DSP and related functional requirements for all types of digital systems, sub-systems, and design blocks.

 * Work with architects, systems engineers and signal processing experts to understand and document all types of DSP systems, sub-systems and design blocks.
 * Writw detailed implementation plans and specifications for complex digital systems, sub-systems and design blocks.
 * Develop and model DSP algorithms using MATLAB and often Simulink
 * Convert floating-point MATLAB models into fixed-point implementations suitable for hardware
 * Translate algorithms into RTL using Verilog or VHDL
 * Optimize designs for area, power, and performance constraints
 * Perform bit-accurate verification between MATLAB models and RTL implementations
 * Create testbenches and run simulations to validate functionality
 * Work with FPGA prototyping and hardware validation
 * Collaborate with system architects, ASIC/FPGA engineers, and verification teams
 * Digital filters (FIR, IIR)FFT/IFFT; Multi-rate signal processing; Fixed-point arithmetic and quantization
 * Work within a large group of ASIC design engineers to deliver digital ASIC designs for FPGA and ASIC products
 * Additional duties as required


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