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Posted on Wed, 3 Dec 2025 Job Title: Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer Location: Gloucester, UK Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week – Four day working week ) Salary: £50,000 – £80,000 DOE Clearance: Due to the nature of the work, current DV or eDV clearance is required. About the Role We are looking for a DSP Engineer to join an engineering team in Gloucester. This role involves advanced research and development (R&D) , software-defined radio (SDR) systems, reverse engineering, and payload development for defence, cyber, and intelligence programmes. It’s a hands-on opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies while building on your expertise in DSP, SDR, and algorithm development. Flexible working and professional growth are supported. Key Responsibilities • Carry out hardware, software, and signal reverse engineering of RF systems. • Develop and optimise SDR solutions using advanced DSP techniques. • Design and implement new DSP algorithms for signal detection, classification, and exploitation. • Contribute to payload development for advanced communications systems. • Work with testing teams to validate and optimise system performance in lab and field environments. • Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate DSP solutions into larger mission systems. Skills and Experience Required • Strong background in DSP, including algorithm development and optimisation. • Experience with reverse engineering RF systems and signal analysis. • Practical knowledge of SDR technologies and platforms. • Experience in R&D for new DSP algorithms and innovative solutions. • Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or other DSP/SDR programming languages. • Understanding of modulation/demodulation techniques and digital communication protocols. • Experience with real-time testing and RF system performance evaluation. Desirable Skills • Experience with GnuRadio or similar SDR platforms. • FPGA/RFSOC development experience, including VHDL or Verilog. • Familiarity with Linux environments and version control (e.g. GitLab). • Experience with payload development for defence or covert communications. Clearance Due to the nature of the work, current DV or eDV clearance is required. Apply for this role: Advertised By: Jonathan Worthington Share this role: Similar Opportunities Mechanical Engineering Design Approver - Airbus A320 Join a leading DOA-approved aerospace firm as a remote Airbus ESI approver, shaping A320 systems and driving innovation with minimal travel to Hamburg. Defence & Aerospace Remote Quality AIT Engineer An exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineer to join a European space company building advanced small satellite platforms. Defence & Aerospace Turin Software OpenCPI Engineer OpenCPI Engineer, permanent, four day working week, DV or eDV cleared Defence & Aerospace Gloucestershire £50000 - £80000 Systems Engineering Communications Systems Engineer Communications Systems Engineer, Permanent, Four day working week, DV or eDV Cleared