VHDL/DSP Engineer

Cryptic Vector is seeking a skilled VHDL/DSP Engineer to design and develop advanced signal processing solutions for complex government technical challenges. In this role, you will independently create and implement real-time DSP algorithms on FPGAs, applying fixed-point techniques across digital communications, waveform development, error correction, compression, and electronic warfare applications.

If you thrive on solving hard technical problems, want to see your algorithms run in real-time on cutting-edge hardware, and are driven by work that directly supports national security missions, this role offers the chance to do meaningful engineering with real impact. We're looking for a detail-oriented problem solver who is ready to grow, learn, and build exceptional solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Algorithm Design, Development, and Implementation
• Implementing real-time processing algorithms using fixed point mathematics
• Modulator and Demodulator Design and Implementation
• Ability to implement novel and common Error Control Coding techniques
• Familiarity with compression and decompression algorithms and implementations
• Designing and implementing waveforms related to Digital Communication
• Developing, implementing, and testing Electronic Warfare techniques

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in a related role
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience developing waveforms, EW, EA, DRFM, and/or SIGINT algorithms
• Be detail oriented and an analytical problem solver
• Ability to obtain/maintain a US security clearance
• AI/ML experience a plus

Benefits & Perks

As an Employee First company, we offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package:

• 100% Company-paid medical insurance for employees
• 100% Company-paid dental and vision insurance
• Competitive salary and bonus
• 25% 401k company contribution
• Generous PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave, and volunteer time
• Flexible work hours
• Tuition reimbursement, training allowance, internal mobility opportunities
• Free beverages and snacks, Donut Fridays, monthly social events

This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions; therefore, this posting is only for U.S. Citizens.