**Digital Signal Processing Engineer**
**Anywhere**
**Type:** Contract
**Category:** Engineer
**Industry:** Technology
**Workplace Type:** Remote
**Reference ID:** JN -102025-104082
**Date Posted:** 11/14/2025
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**Description:**
**Hybrid | San Diego, CA**
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At *Client*, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years,*Client*has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
_Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._
Rate: $55 - $65 / hr. w2
**Responsibilities:**
In this role you will be working with teams that include software, systems, and test engineers to support the development of a cloud native mission critical global satellite communications system. Ideal candidate should be a communication system Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and simulating complex algorithms for communication systems like satellite and 5G. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing and verifying various models and possess strong skills in C/C++, MATLAB and Simulink. You will be responsible for developing and optimizing DSP algorithms to meet rigorous performance requirements for both cloud and fixed hardware solutions.
**The day-to-day**
+ Design, develop, and implement advanced DSP algorithms for modulation/demodulation, channel coding/decoding, and synchronization to run on simulated environments.
+ Utilize MATLAB and Simulink to model, simulate, and verify algorithm performance.
+ Design an implement software applications to interface and validate DSP solutions.
+ Optimize DSP code for efficiency and performance on target platform.
+ Conduct thorough testing and validation of algorithms to ensure accuracy, reliability, and adherence to system specifications.
+ Work with hardware and software engineers to integrate DSP solutions into larger system architectures, ensuring seamless interoperability.
+ Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for all algorithm designs and implementation processes.
+ Debug complex DSP systems and troubleshoot issues during the integration and testing phases.
**Experience Requirements:**
**What you'll need**
+ Minimum 5+ years communication systems digital signal processing experience
+ Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink for algorithm design, simulation, and verification
+ Proven experience with the architectural definition, design, and integration
+ Experience with software development in C/C++ Ability to perform systems level analysis
+ Proposal or applications engineering experience
+ Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
+ US government position. US citizenship required
+ Ability to travel up to 10%
**What will help you on the job**
+ Experience designing and verifying simulations in Matlab/Simulink
+ Experience working with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes or Openshift
+ Knowledge of RF, modem, and networking fundamentals
+ Experience with Adaptive Coding Spreading and Modulation (ACSM)
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills
_Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._
_W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._
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_About Eliassen Group:_
_Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._
_Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._
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