Vice President of Engineering - DSP/RF Engineering

Location: Tysons Corner, VA, US

Job ID: ATR 17391

Job Description

Job Title: Vice President of Engineering – Digital Signal Processing

(DSP) & Radio Frequency (RF)

Job Location: Tysons Corner, Virginia

Eligibility/Clearance: US Citizenship required. This position supports a

government contract

About Us: Our client is at the forefront ofDigital Signal Processing

(DSP)andRadio Frequency (RF)innovation. Their cutting-edge solutions

support mission-critical applications across industries, including

aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and advanced wireless

communications. We are seeking a dynamicVice President of Engineering

to lead and expand our engineering team, drive product innovation, and

deliver market-leading RF and DSP technologies.

Job Description: The Vice President of Engineering will provide

strategic leadership and technical oversight for the RF and DSP

engineering teams. This executive will be responsible for driving

product development, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring

technical excellence. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader

with deep expertise in RF and DSP technologies, a proven track record of

delivering complex systems, and the ability to foster a collaborative

and innovative culture.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Innovation

• Develop and execute the company’s engineering strategy aligned with

  business goals.

• Lead RF and DSP product development from concept through production,

  ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

• Identify emerging technologies and market trends to drive innovation

  and competitive advantage.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and prioritize R&D

  initiatives and long-term technology roadmaps.

  Technical Oversight & Execution

• Provide hands-on technical leadership in Digital Signal Processing

  (DSP) and Radio Frequency (RF) systems, including algorithm

  development, signal analysis, and system architecture.

• Oversee thedesign, development, anddeploymentof high-performance

  RF systems, including software-defined radios (SDR), communication

  systems, and spectrum management solutions.

• Ensure technical compliance with industry standards, government

  regulations, and customer specifications (e.g.,FCC, ITU, MIL-STD).

  Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team across

  DSP, RF, hardware, and software disciplines.

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous

  improvement.

• Drive the recruitment and retention of top engineering talent and

  establish career development programs.

  Operational Excellence

• Establish and refine engineering processes, including design

  reviews, testing procedures, and quality assurance.

• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and timelines for engineering

  projects.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Product

  Management, Operations) to align technical efforts with business

  objectives.

  Requirements:

  Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,

  or a related field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).

  Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in RF and DSP product development, with at

  least 5 years in a senior engineering leadership role.

• Proven track record of delivering RF and DSP-based systems in

  high-tech industries (e.g., defense, telecommunications, or

  aerospace).

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (hardware, software, and

  systems engineers) across the entire product development lifecycle.

  Technical Expertise:

• Deep understanding of Digital Signal Processing (DSP): algorithms,

  modulation, demodulation, and spectral analysis.

• Strong knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) systems: receivers,

  transmitters, antennas, and RF chain design.

• Experience with Software-Defined Radios (SDR), FPGA-based

  architectures, andMATLABmodeling.

• Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g.,LTE, 5G, SATCOM) and

  signal intelligence (SIGINT).

  Leadership & Business Acumen:

• Proven ability to translate business objectives into actionable

  technical strategies.

• Experience managing engineering budgets, timelines, and resource

  planning.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to

  present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in government/DoD programs and knowledge of MIL-STD and

  RF spectrum regulations.

• Expertise in machine learning applications for signal processing.

  Arena Technical Resources, LLC, (ATR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  (EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and

  applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion,

  color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry,

  sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status,

  family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability.

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