Digital Signal Processing Software Engineer

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton

Location: McLean, Virginia, United States

Salary: $86.8K – $198K a year

Work arrangement: On-site

Employment type: Full-time

Experience: 5-10 years

Education: high school, bachelor degree

Posted: 2026-11-13

Responsibilities

Develop software and analytic tools for wired or wireless signaling data transmission. Mentor employees and provide innovative solutions to complex technical problems.

Requirements

Requires 7+ years of experience in software development with Python, C, or C++ and knowledge of digital signal processing or RF theory. Candidates must hold a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.

Skills

  • Digital signal processing
  • Python
  • C
  • C++
  • RF theory
  • Agile
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • VHDL
  • Verilog
  • CoreFire
  • Machine learning
  • TensorFlow
  • Keras
  • PyTorch
  • Linux

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Financial and retirement benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Professional development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Work-life programs
  • Dependent care
  • Recognition awards program

About this role

JOB DESCRIPTION

Remote Work:
No
Job Number:
R0244344
Location:
McLean,VA,US
Additional Locations:
* Chantilly, Virginia, USA

Digital Signal Processing Software Engineer

The Opportunity:

Use tools, techniques, systems, and procedures for developing software or analytic tools for wired or wireless transmission of signaling data. Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions. Operate with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Mentor or supervise employees in both company and technical competencies.

You Have:

* 7+ years of experience with software development languages, including Python, C, or C++
* Experience with digital signal processing algorithms or RF theory
* Experience using Agile processes and tools, including Jira or Confluence
* Ability to work in a team environment to brainstorm and innovate new ideas 
* TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
* HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

* Experience with firmware development languages such as VHDL, Verilog, or CoreFire
* Experience with machine learning packages and building and testing neural network architectures using TensorFlow, Keras, or PyTorch
* Experience using version control, including GitHub
* Experience using Linux systems
* Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

* Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
* Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
* Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

ABOUT US

Booz Allen is an advanced technology company. We build commercial-grade products and solutions for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities.

Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, hiring, or employment process because of a disability, a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance, or as otherwise required by applicable law should contact the Booz Allen Help Desk by calling 1-877-927-8278 or sending an email to helpdesk@bah.com. We will review requests on an individualized basis and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law.

About Booz Allen Hamilton

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