Senior Signal Processing Engineer - Clearance Eligible - Ft. Walton Beach, FL (Near Eglin AFB)

Are you ready to take the helm in shaping the future of tactical mission autonomy, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with trailblazers who are turning cutting-edge dreams into tangible reality? As a vital member of the growing EpiSci team, your influence will be immediate and transformative as we propel towards a future where security and autonomy unite in unprecedented ways.
EpiSci isn't just another company; we're a rapidly ascending force of innovation, forging ahead with next-gen tactical mission autonomy technologies that span defense, aerospace, and commercial domains. At our core, we wield the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, autonomy algorithms, wireless communications, and digital signal processing to surmount the most formidable national security challenges. Our Tactical AI prowess is nothing short of extraordinary, offering robustness, dependability, and a rapid adaptability that thrives on the frontlines of emerging missions and obstacles. Picture developing AI aviators for cutting-edge aircraft like the F-22 and F-16, revolutionizing wireless tactical communication systems, and fueling the skies with swarms of autonomous UAVs supercharged by sensor fusion.
We understand and cherish the richness that diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the table. At EpiSci, we wholeheartedly invite every exceptional individual, regardless of their journey, to join our ranks and become a driving force behind the secure and autonomous world of tomorrow. Your future at EpiSci awaits—ignite your potential and let's redefine what's possible, together.
Don't meet every single requirement? At EpiSci, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you're excited about this role but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at EpiSci.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain advanced machine learning solutions to enhance the capabilities of EpiSci's Tactical AI applications across various platforms.  
• Work with a team of engineers to conceive, develop, and implement machine learning-based methods for high-data rate radar and communication applications.   
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues related to sensors and communications, ensuring robust and reliable operation. 
• Contribute novel engineering ideas, algorithms and concepts for new and existing research and development projects. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, domain experts, prior DoD warfighters, and program managers to build software solutions for military missions. 
• Effectively communicate solutions to a diverse team of engineers, program managers, executives, and sponsors.  

Minimum Qualifications

• Education 
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering (electrical & computer, systems and industrial, mechanical, etc.).  


• Technical 
• Experience in programming languages such as C, C++and/or Rust, and scripting languages such as Python, Julia and/or Bash.  
• Extensive experience with computer vision libraries (e.g., OpenCV) and machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Jax/Flax). 
• Expertise in machine learning techniques, including supervised and unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning. Candidate should also be experienced with deep learning and neural architectures, such as CNNs, RNNs, GANs, and transformers. 
• Deep understanding on continuous and discrete-time signals and systems. The ideal candidate would be well versed in digital signal processing techniques, such as FFTs, STFT, wavelets, Wigner-Ville and Choi-Williams distributions, sample-rate conversions, and multi-rate signal processing.  
• Experience with radar and communications signals and associated signal processing techniques. This experience can include (but is not limited to): 4G/5G communications, side link, and military radar systems.  
• Prior experience with remote software development, ability to handle and process large datasets, and learn new software and algorithms as needed with little supervision.  
• Integration and test experience on common COTS hardware devices (e.g., Nvidia Jetson, Xilinx RF/MPSOC).  


• Additional 
• Passion for solving complex problems with little supervision in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, frequently changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment. 
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple teams. 


• Travel  
• Must be willing to travel as projects requires. Estimated average travel is once every other month for between 2 days up to 1 week. (~10%).  


• Security  
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. 
• Must be eligible for a U.S. SECRET security clearance. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Education 
• Master’s degree in computer science or engineering (electrical & computer, systems and industrial, mechanical, etc.). 


• Technical 
• Experience in a hardware description language (HDL), such as Verilog HDL, VHDL.  
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and familiarity with CI/CD best practices. 
• Experience working with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and familiarity with edge computing and real-time systems. 
• Experience with containers, such as Docker.  
• Interdisciplinary background, with evidence of continual learning. 
• Publications in top-tier computer vision or machine learning conferences or journals.  


• Security  
• Current U.S. SECRET security clearance. 

EpiSci is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We value our differences and we’re excited to learn what you can add to our team.
Don't meet every single requirement? At EpiSci, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you're excited about this role but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at EpiSci.