u/Internal-Smoke4098 — reddlx

I’m currently a 2nd year Electronics and Communication Engineering student, and I’m trying to understand how to realistically get into DSP as a career.

The problem is that my college doesn’t really teach DSP in a practical or career-oriented way, and honestly, no one around me (peers or professors) seems to have a clear idea of how to enter this field or what skills actually matter in industry.

I had a few specific questions:

How strong does my math need to be, and which topics should I focus on the most?
Between MATLAB/Simulink and Python, what should I prioritize first and why?
What kind of projects should I build early on to stand out?
Are there specific domains within DSP (communications, audio, radar, etc.) that are better to focus on as a beginner?

I’m particularly interested in areas like communication systems and possibly satellite-related applications in the future, but right now I’m just trying to build a solid foundation.

Would really appreciate any guidance.