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 | [email protected]

Digital Signal Processing Engineer