Senior DSP Engineer | Technical SIGINT Analyst

Grey Matters Defense SolutionsCentennial, CO

$140,000 - $190,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Flexible-schedule

Full-time

Education

Engineering (PE)

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

Hybrid remote

Compensation

$140,000-$190,000/year

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Position: Senior DSP Engineer / Technical SIGINT AnalystLocation: Denver Tech CenterClearance: TS/SCI + Poly

Grey Matters Defense Solutions, LLC is a specialized firm in software development, data analytics algorithms, and advanced remote sensing technologies, tailored to meet the complex demands of defense and intelligence sectors. Staffed by a diverse range of professionals—from senior-level experts from organizations like the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and the U.S. Armed Forces, to recent graduates and military recruits—the company prides itself on a culture of diversity and inclusion. Grey Matters Defense Solutions sets itself apart with a startup-like corporate environment that values flexibility and collaboration, offering flexible schedules, hybrid work options, and frequent team events and company outings. By integrating the skills of subject matter experts, analysts, software engineers, and data scientists, Grey Matters Defense Solutions delivers unique artificial intelligence algorithms and applications, positioning itself as a leader in innovative solutions for defense and intelligence.Position SummaryThe Senior DSP Engineer / Technical SIGINT Analyst (CUDA) designs, implements, and optimizes advanced signal processing and SIGINT analytic capabilities with an emphasis on GPU acceleration. This role blends DSP algorithm development, technical SIGINT analysis, and high-performance CUDA engineering to deliver real-time or near-real-time processing pipelines for complex RF environments.Minimum Qualifications

Experience:6+ years professional experience in DSP engineering, SIGINT/technical signal analysis, RF exploitation, or closely related roles.
Education:Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM discipline (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics).
Clearance:Active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance and current polygraph (must be in-scope per customer requirements).
Demonstrated experience implementing DSP algorithms in software (C/C++ and/or Python).
Demonstrated CUDA development experience including kernel implementation and performance optimization.
Strong fundamentals in signals and systems (sampling, filtering, FFT/spectral analysis, detection/estimation).
Experience working with complex IQ data and RF/signal processing toolchains.
Ability to translate operational/analytic needs into technical requirements and reliable implementations.

Key ResponsibilitiesDSP & Algorithm Development

Develop and implement DSP algorithms (e.g., channelization/PFB, detection, synchronization, estimation, demodulation/decoding, feature extraction).
Design and validate processing chains under real-world RF impairments (CFO/phase noise, multipath, interference, IQ imbalance).
Establish quantitative validation (Pd/Pfa, BER/EVM where applicable) using test vectors and field-captured IQ.

Technical SIGINT Analysis

Perform technical signal analysis to characterize signals of interest and derive actionable observables.
Develop signal characterization artifacts (parameters, fingerprints, modulation traits, timing/structure) and automate repeatable workflows.
Collaborate with operators/analysts to refine requirements and iterate quickly against mission needs.

GPU Acceleration / CUDA Engineering

Implement and optimize GPU-accelerated components (FFT pipelines, filter banks, correlation/matched filtering, detection/thresholding, beamforming primitives where applicable).
Profile and tune performance using NVIDIA tooling (e.g., Nsight) focusing on memory behavior, occupancy, launch overhead, and concurrency.
Integrate CUDA into production pipelines (C/C++ and/or Python bindings), including multi-stream and multi-GPU approaches when required.
Build throughput/latency benchmarks and performance regression tests.

Software Engineering & Integration

Deliver maintainable, modular code with unit/integration tests and CI-friendly builds.
Integrate with streaming and batch processing systems (SDR front ends, file processing, message buses).
Document algorithms, interfaces, data formats, and operational constraints suitable for cleared environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant STEM field.
Experience with real-time SDR ecosystems (USRP/Ettus, SoapySDR, GNU Radio) and/or RF front-end integration.
Experience with cuFFT and GPU-centric optimization patterns (streams, pinned memory, kernel fusion, overlap compute/I/O).
Experience with multichannel processing (PFB/channelizers, array processing, DF/beamforming concepts).
Familiarity with basic ML-based signal classification workflows and dataset curation.
Linux performance tuning; containerized deployments; reproducible builds.
Experience mentoring engineers and driving technical architecture decisions.

Core Technical Skills

DSP: FFTs, FIR/IIR filters, resampling, DDC/DUC, PFB/channelizers, correlation, synchronization, detection/estimation
SIGINT: signal characterization, emitter identification cues, metadata generation, analytic reporting/workflows
CUDA: kernel optimization, GPU memory hierarchy, cuFFT integration, Nsight profiling, streams/concurrency
Software: C/C++ (preferred), Python, Git, testing/CI, benchmarking, Linux

Security / Compliance Requirements

Must maintain TS/SCI eligibility and polygraph requirements throughout employment.
Must comply with all handling requirements for classified material and work in designated cleared facilities as required.

Grey Matters Defense Solutions provides transformational leadership, building aware-winning teams and products. Grey Matters Defense Solutions’ most valuable assets are the more than 55 + employees, consisting of data scientists, custom software developers, and analysts/subject matter experts, with senior-level personnel formerly from DIA, NRO, NSA, and the US Armed Forces. Our employees have a depth of analytical knowledge which provides them with a deep understanding of managing and delivering products within government systems.

Join our team of exceptional developers, architects, and data scientists!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $190,000 + additional 25% of Salary into SEP and 25% into IBA

Grey Matters Defense Solutions offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Additional Benefits:

25% (of salary) distributed monthly to your SEP IRA
Individual Benefit Account 25% (of salary to be used to pay for medical insurance premiums and funded time off)
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health savings account
Referral program

Grey Matters Defense Solutions’ most valuable assets are the more than 50 employees, consisting of data scientists, custom software developers, and analysts/subject matter experts, with senior-level personnel formerly from DIA, NRO, NSA and the US Armed Forces. Our employees have a depth of analytical knowledge which provides them with deep understanding of managing and delivering products within government systems.Grey Matters Defense Solutions provides transformational leadership building aware-winning teams and products.

Join our team of exceptional developers, architects and data scientists!

Visit us at Grey Matters Defense Solutionshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/grey-matters-defense-solutions/

“Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal”Questions contact: jenny.rosenberg@greymattersdefense.comGrey Matters Defense Solutions, LLC complies with the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA) and maintains policies, controls, and oversight practices designed to mitigate algorithmic discrimination, promote transparency, and ensure responsible use of AI systems in accordance with Colorado law.

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