Job Description
Digital Signal Processing Engineer
Location: Fully onsite – Gloucester
Working Week: 37.5 hrs across 4 days
Security Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) required!
The Opportunity:
A Tier One Defence Prime seeks an exceptional Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer. You’ll be embedded in a highly classified R&D environment, leading the design and deployment of next-gen Software Defined Radio (SDR) and DSP algorithms for covert payloads and intelligence-gathering platforms which help protect the UK's National Security.
The Role:
* Reverse Engineering: Deconstruct RF systems (hardware/software/signals) to identify exploitable vectors and redesign opportunities.
* DSP Algorithm Development: Build and optimise signal processing algorithms for detection, classification, and exploitation.
* SDR Design: Architect SDR solutions for high-stakes communications and intelligence missions.
* Payload Engineering: Create mission-critical comms payloads compatible with existing and future platforms.
* Testing & Validation: Lead lab/field testing loops with multidisciplinary teams to ensure real-world performance.
* Systems Integration: Fuse your DSP work into broader mission systems alongside hardware/software experts.
Key Requirements:
* UK National with current UKIC Developed Vetting (DV) and willingness to obtain enhanced DV.
* Deep DSP expertise – algorithm design, optimisation, and practical deployment.
* Experienced in reverse engineering RF systems (signals, protocols, hardware).
* Mastery of SDR platforms – GnuRadio or equivalent.
* Solid Python, C/C++ skills for embedded or real-time environments.
* Background in digital comms: modulation, demodulation, protocol decoding.
* Strong FPGA/SoC experience (VHDL or Verilog preferred).
* Comfortable in Linux-based dev environments with GitLab and CI pipelines.
* Proven track record in R&D, especially in defence/intelligence contexts.
Benefits Package:
* Base Salary: Up to £85,000
* Bonus: Up to 10% based on individual performance
* Flexible Working: Options for a 4-day workweek or a 9-day fortnight
* Pension: Employer contribution up to 10%, matching employee contributions up to 5%
* Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance
* Annual Leave: 25 days holiday per year, plus public holidays
* Learning & Development: Excellent training and certification opportunities, along with an annual salary review
For more information or to apply, please reach out to:
Contact | 02077806706
LinkedIn | George Bates | LinkedIn
Email | george.bates@ansonmccade.com
Digital Signal Processing Engineer