Amsterdam
1 Jul 2026
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Signal Processing Engineer

Optics11

Signal Processing Engineer

Optics11 is seeking a Signal Processing Engineer to join its Underwater Acoustics R&D team, developing advanced sonar processing algorithms and software for fiber-optic sensing systems. The role requires 1-3 years of experience or a PhD, with strong skills in signal processing, mathematics, and programming (Python, Julia, C++). The position is on-site in Amsterdam and involves working with defense clients, requiring NATO/Dutch security clearance.

On-siteFull-timeEntry LevelSignal ProcessingApplied Mathematics

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

On-site

Experience Required

3 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

1-3 years of experience or a PhD in a relevant discipline

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)
Signal ProcessingApplied MathematicsPhysicsSoftware EngineeringUnderwater AcousticsSonarWave PropagationDigital Signal ProcessingStatistical Signal ProcessingEstimation TheoryNumerical MethodsScientific ComputingPythonJuliaC++
Soft Skills
Analytical ThinkingCuriosityWillingness to LearnProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkCan-do MentalityIndependenceConstructive Feedback

Preferred Qualifications

Technical (Nice-to-have)
AIMachine LearningCUDAPyTorchTensorFlowFiber Optic MeasurementInterferometry

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute acoustic modelling and signal processing tasks: implement and improve algorithms and mathematical models for underwater acoustic sensing systems.
  • Analyze and interpret experimental data: process and evaluate fiber-optic datasets from laboratory and field trials.
  • Develop and test algorithms for beamforming, event detection, filtering, and data classification.
  • Document and communicate progress: maintain clear documentation of methods, results, and conclusions.
  • Collaborate across functions: work with software, embedded, and hardware engineers for data flow, model integration, and system testing.
  • Improve team workflows and tools: identify opportunities to improve data handling, simulation scripts, and processing pipelines.
  • Share knowledge and provide feedback: contribute to internal discussions and offer constructive feedback on shared work.
Signal ProcessingUnderwater AcousticsSonarFiber-optic SensingDeep-techR&DAmsterdamSecurity Clearance