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Communications Systems Engineer

LanceSoft Inc

Lexington, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100–$120 Per Hour
SKILLS
Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Architectural Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bash Scripting, Budgeting, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Communication Skills, Communication System Design, Communication Systems, Communication Theory, Computer Firmware, Computer Programming, Construction, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Debugging Skills, DevOps, Digital Link Circuits, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Embedded Programming Languages, FPGA, Git, Hardware-Software Integration, Identify Issues, Integration Testing, Linux Operating System, Local Area Network (LAN), MATLAB, Media Access Control (MAC), Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Protocols, On Site Support, Operations Planning, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Project Lifecycle, Proof of Concept, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance Methodology, Radio Frequency, Resource Management, Root Cause Analysis, Satellite Communications, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Signal Processing, Software Design, Software Development, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Operations, System Test, Systems Engineering, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Tactical Communications, Team Player, Technical Support, Test Automation, Test Equipment, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Test Scripts, Test Tools, Testing, Unit Test, VHDL Hardware Description Language, Waveforms, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Wideband, Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications, Wireless Radio, Wireshark (Ethereal), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Lexington, MA
POSTED
16 days ago
This job is with Encode Inc, a fully owned subsidiary of LanceSoft.

Pay Rate will be between $100 - $120/h on W2

Enter Job Description...

Designs, develops, analyzes, models, tests and simulates communications systems, subsystems, and electronic signals for communication networks, data links, digital radio, battle management, and command and control systems such as wide and local area networks, point-to-point systems, secure systems, signal coding and modulation schema, digital and wireless radio/communications technology and network architecture design.
Enable Skills-Based Hiring No
Qualification Assessment
Must Have
Degree Level
Bachelor's Degree
Yes
Programming
Development experience on a Linux platform
3 years
Python and Bash scripting
4 years
Software Design/Development
3 years
Systems
Hardware and Software Integration
2 years
Testing
Testing and Evaluation
2 years
Nice to Have
Engineering
Software/Algorithm Development
0 years
Experience
Resilient Communications, Command, and Control Algorithms
0 years
Programming
C/C++ Programming
0 years
GIT/GITHUB
0 years
RF/Microwave
Experience with laboratory RF test equipment (i..e spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.)
0 years
Radio Communications Concepts (software-defined radios, MAC, physical layer, RF)
0 years
RF Systems
0 years
Signal Processing
Digital Signal Processing (Analysis and/or Implementation)
0 years
Software
Embedded systems
0 years
Software Tools
Automated Build/Test environment (e.g., Bamboo)
0 years
Systems
Communication Systems
0 years
Experience with Embedded Linux
0 years
Background/Need
The Tactical Satellite Communications Group is involved in a synergistic combination of research, proof-of-concept test beds, and system engineering/application efforts focused on the goals of enhancing the capacity, the robustness to interference, and the flexibility of future generations of communications satellites, as well as line-of-sight radio communications systems. Current research is concentrating on the design and performance of advanced communications waveforms, the construction of flexible, adaptive wideband frequency plans, robust acquisition and tracking techniques, dynamic resource-allocation protocols, and advanced networking strategies.

Promising research results are verified in hardware/software proof-of-concept implementations that provide quantitative performance data as well as complexity information. The group's system engineering activities apply new concepts and technologies to specific communications programs in the national interest.
Virtual/Work from Home
Onsite
Other information relevant to the job requirement?
The Integration & Test Engineer will work in a laboratory team environment to design, develop, and execute operational scripts and unit tests for use in wireless communications systems such as communication satellite payloads and associated ground terminals. The individual will identify key requirements, create test plans, and apply a strong programming and scripting skillset to implement system- and unit-level tests. The individual will be responsible for troubleshooting system issues by applying a working knowledge of system architecture, including software, firmware, and RF components, to identify root cause for system failures. They will also lead the hands-on diagnosis of issues which arise during the integration and testing process, and work closely with software, firmware and hardware teams to identify and remedy issues. Ideally, the individual will be able to travel to provide on-site support for fielded test equipment approximately 3-6 weeks per year (domestic travel).
The engineer will support Lincoln technical staff in testing and maintaining test assets used in the development of satellite communications systems.

Required Skills:
• The engineer should be able to apply programming skills to efficiently implement test procedures and troubleshoot system operation
• The engineer should be skilled in both system test planning and test execution.
• A strong background in and experience with Python and Bash
• Proficiency with the Linux operating system
• Experience with test equipment automation
• Demonstration of strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a team environment and learn new skills.

Preferred Skills:
• C/C++ programming
• Recent experience debugging issues and resolving anomalies in a system test environment
• Open to using modern AI-assisted coding and testing tools to accelerate scripting and automation
• Familiarity with data analysis and plotting
• Embedded programming experience
• Fluent with Wireshark and TCP/IP basics
• Signal processing experience, including: MATLAB, DSP, digital communications, link budgets
• Experience with FPGA boards, including VHDL exposure
• DevOps experience, including CI/CD, GIT, automated build and test
• Experience with communication theory and communication system design
• Experience with end-to-end system integration, verification, and automated testing of RF communication links
• Understanding of link budget analysis and overall system architecture for wireless or satellite communications

-The position will be predominantly onsite; the person should expect to be onsite 4-5 days/week. Some parts of the project lifecycle will require more onsite at times than others.
-Interim is sufficient for the start of the role.
-Interview process will be an initial pre-screen and then a wider group interview.
Level of Effort
Full-Time Basis
Will this position materially impact the conduct or direction of a research program(s)?
No
What level of clearance is required?
Secret

About the Company

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LanceSoft Inc

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc). 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.lancesoft.com/

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