Signal Processing Engineer Jobs

Signal Processing Engineers develop algorithms and systems that analyze, transform, and interpret data from signals such as audio, images, radar, communications, and sensors. Explore vetted professional opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Signal Processing Engineers Do

These engineers apply mathematics, statistics, and software engineering to improve how systems capture and use information. Depending on the role, they may design digital filters, build signal-analysis algorithms, process sensor data, or optimize real-time systems for performance and reliability.

Common Specialties and Industries

Signal processing professionals work across telecommunications, aerospace and defense, robotics, medical devices, consumer electronics, automotive technology, and media. Specialties may include digital signal processing (DSP), audio and speech, radar and sonar, wireless communications, computer vision, and biomedical signals.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied mathematics, or a related field. Useful skills include DSP fundamentals, algorithm development, MATLAB or Python, C or C++, statistical analysis, and experience with embedded systems or hardware platforms. Requirements vary by position and industry.

Find Signal Processing Engineer Opportunities

Browse Signal Processing Engineer openings on Ladders to discover vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by specialty, industry, location, and experience level to find a position aligned with your technical background and career goals.

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Join our Systems Test team to enhance testing for next-gen hearing tech. Collaborate with software and development partners to build and maintain tests while advancing your skills in test development...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Drive the system-level electronics architecture for Solid-State Transformer products, leading a team to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective designs. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance pro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative product development by owning PCBAs from concept to production, ensuring compliance and reliability while leading cross-functional collaborations and mentoring team members to elevate...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $206K *

Shape the future of high-performance PLL design by developing cutting-edge clock generation circuits for advanced RF and SerDes applications. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$138K - $206K *

Join our team to design high-performance PLL and clocking subsystems for cutting-edge RF and SerDes applications. Collaborate with experts, innovate in deep-submicron CMOS, and drive verification proc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform aerospace engineering by leading multidisciplinary teams in avionics and mission hardware development, ensuring integration across the hardware lifecycle while advancing digital engineering...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $200K *

Drive the evolution of scalable backend systems to enhance AI-native features across platforms. Take ownership of architecture, set engineering standards, and ensure high reliability while collaborati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of OpenBMC firmware development, driving platform bring-up, feature implementation, and integration to enhance system functionality and reliability. Contribute your...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join us to leverage your expertise in OpenBMC firmware development, collaborating on platform bring-up and feature innovation. Elevate your career while working closely with cross-functional teams to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in defining and optimizing semiconductor process technologies, collaborating with foundries and product teams to ensure reliable manufacturing and innovative solutions for advanced pow...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$174K - $252K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $243K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge avionics systems, ensuring compliance and reliability through rigorous analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative aerospace...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $243K *

Shape the future of aerospace by leading the development of advanced avionics systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and reliability, while delivering innovative solutio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $243K *

Engineer cutting-edge avionics solutions by leading development lifecycles, conducting critical analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and performance excellence...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$196K - $242K *

Lead SIPI project planning and development, establishing guidelines, auditing layouts, and optimizing designs through simulation and research to enhance performance across products and subsystems...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $229K *

Transform spacecraft systems by leading the design and implementation of Command and Data Handling architectures. Drive innovation across cross-disciplinary teams, ensuring robust and scalable solutio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $160K *

Join us to lead the design and deployment of advanced electronic assemblies for groundbreaking quantum computing control systems. Drive hardware strategy across multiple projects while engaging in han...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $158K *

Transform robotics evaluation by owning end-to-end testing of platforms. Collaborate on integration, develop methodologies, and deliver actionable insights to enhance our robotics capabilities and inf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $163K *

Drive process excellence in semiconductor manufacturing by leading yield improvement initiatives, optimizing technologies, and collaborating across teams to enhance product quality and operational eff...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $201K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge firmware for advanced SSD technology, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and reliability while adhering to Agile methodol...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to support advanced space-based communications by managing spectrum authorization and coordination activities. Leverage your expertise in DoD processes to ensure seamless integrati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $141K *

Engineer innovative electrical systems and components, supporting design, testing, and integration for diverse applications. Collaborate with experienced engineers to tackle complex challenges and gro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower innovation by driving product development and customer solutions in a dynamic engineering environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance system performance and support new product strategies...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Signal Processing Engineer do?question toggle

    A Signal Processing Engineer develops algorithms and systems to analyze and transform signals, including audio, images, communications, radar, and sensor data. The work may involve filtering, feature extraction, real-time processing, and system performance optimization.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Signal Processing Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied mathematics, or a related discipline. Employers may also look for DSP knowledge, programming experience in MATLAB, Python, or C++, and familiarity with relevant hardware or industry applications.

  • Which industries hire Signal Processing Engineers?question toggle

    Common employers operate in telecommunications, aerospace and defense, robotics, medical technology, automotive, consumer electronics, and media. Specific opportunities depend on the engineer’s technical specialty and experience.

  • What skills are valuable for Signal Processing Engineers?question toggle

    Valuable skills include digital signal processing, algorithm design, mathematical modeling, data analysis, and programming. Experience with embedded systems, wireless communications, audio, imaging, radar, or sensor technologies can also be relevant.

  • Can I find Signal Processing Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more, including opportunities for Signal Processing Engineers. Available roles and compensation vary by employer, location, and qualifications.