Radar Digital Signal Processing – Intern/Co-op - Dsp
About the job
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in mathematics, physics, engineering, or other technical field
- Proficiency in Matlab, Python, and/or C++
- Knowledge of digital signal processing techniques such as matched filters, Fourier transforms, and Nyquist sampling rates
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Technical challenges cover a broad range of disciplines including antennas, the entire transmit and receive chain, radar system modeling, ground moving target identification, electronic warfare, maritime surveillance, image processing, algorithm development for advanced Radar image products and exploitation
- Design, development, and analysis of radar system and software architectures
- Design, implementation, and testing of algorithms for detection, discrimination and tracking systems
- Modeling and simulation of system designs to demonstrate performance metrics
- Develop unique solutions and efficient implementations of signal processing algorithms for challenging mission applications
- Use common industry signal processing tools such as MATLAB, Python or C++ to analyze data and generate algorithms
- Analyze system level signal propagation, RF system performance, requirements development and review
- Collaborate with a broad range of cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, program management, and senior leadership
- Knowledge of maximum likelihood estimators (MLE), stretch processing (or FMCW processing), Doppler shift
- Knowledge of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) algorithms
About the company
SoloPulse develops deep-tech radar sensing by using proprietary wave theory algorithms to greatly improve resolution and speed. Its core product is a sensor that can detect objects across all ranges simultaneously using a single electromagnetic pulse, and it can be added to existing radar systems through a firmware update rather than full hardware changes. This makes it easier and cheaper for customers, offering about ten times higher resolution and thousandfold faster processing, with a dual-use focus on commercial markets like ADAS and defense. The company aims to broaden radar perception across automotive, robotics, surveillance, and smart devices by making high-resolution sensing practical and affordable.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$7.2M
Headquarters
Alexandria, Virginia
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- SoloPulse raised $7.15 million in January 2025 from First Spark Venture and Georgia Tech Foundation.
- Army xTechIgnite opens Army SBIR pathways worth up to $2 million.
- Recent hiring across DSP, systems, and software roles shows active expansion.
What critics are saying
- The core radar rewrite remains unproven outside selective demos and competitions.
- Huntsville clearance-heavy hiring signals defense dependence before automotive revenue materializes.
- A failed product pivot after the January 2025 seed round would threaten survival.
What makes SoloPulse unique
- SoloPulse won Army xTechIgnite in July 2025 for ADAS radar.
- Its firmware-upgrade pitch targets existing radar stacks, not full sensor replacements.
- Atlanta roots with Georgia Tech, DARPA, and First Spark Ventures reinforce credibility.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan