DSP Engineer

Mach is a defense manufacturing company that builds munitions to help the United States win future wars. Backed by $85M in funding from top venture firms, our small lean team ideates, designs, manufactures, and sells cutting-edge weapons to the Department of Defense.

Role Summary:

Mach is seeking a DSP Algorithms Engineer who has had 5+ years of design and implementation experience in developing direction finding algorithms. This engineer should have a strong mathematical foundation in signal processing, and a strong understanding of the design of embedded systems. This engineer must thrive in a start-up company environment with great opportunities for growth and spectacular achievement.  As a member of the engineering team, you will take a lead role in the development of next-generation defense technologies, including but not limited to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), missiles, and advanced weapon systems. You’ll regularly interact with senior leadership to influence fundamental operation of our platforms while collaborating with electrical, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to steer this project from initial conception to manufacturing. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop signal processing for next generation Mach vehicles and systems including passive/ active radar targeting systems and direction finding.

• Define algorithm blocks and their integration into the larger system

• Conduct end to end studies for algorithm development, tuning, and validation

• Prototype the algorithm in MATLAB/Python

• Implement the algorithm in C/C++ to run on device

• Experience with radar signal processing, including pulse compression processing, Doppler processing, C-FAR detection, tracking algorithms, digital beamforming, and MIMO-radar processing

• Validate the algorithm/implementation and set up scripts to assist validation

• Define validation test plans across the range of possible corner cases.

• Root cause and troubleshoot algorithm performance issues across the entire electronics/software stack

• Define and document system and component requirements for algorithm performance on prospective platforms, incorporating hardware, and software dependencies

• Work cross functionally with other teams within Mach and drive the timely implementation of dependencies

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in embedded C/C++ programming, board bring-up, profiling, optimization, simulation, and various levels of testing (SW only, HW/SW integration, etc.)

• 2+ years of experience in MATLAB or Python for scientific/mathematical problem solving as well as testing and data analysis

• Experience developing and implementing one or more of the following on embedded platforms: beamforming – MVDR, GSC, multichannel Wiener filter – multichannel blind source separation, multichannel echo cancellation, Kalman filter, adaptive filters

• Strong mathematical skills - advanced linear algebra, calculus, and optimization

• Adept at working with cross functional team-members from multiple disciplines to reach fact-based decisions

• Strong problem-solving skills and desire to work in fast paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in electrical engineering.

• Experience with the following is a plus: stochastic signal processing, signal detection and estimation, HRTFs, crosstalk cancellation, dereverberation, blind deconvolution, direction of arrival estimation, machine learning, anomaly detection

• Signal processing intuition regarding time/frequency duality, implications of discrete time signal processing, and implementation details on fixed/floating point architectures

• Experience with FPGA is highly desired

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is an innovative yet disciplined engineer with a deep understanding of direction-finding algorithms. The ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams are highly valued. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a substantial impact in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach’s total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If you’d like to defend the American way of life, please reach out!