RF Software Engineer

VTG
  • Fort Meade, Maryland
  • Full-time
23 days ago

Job Description

Overview:
VTG is looking for an experienced and adaptive RF Software Engineer to join our team. This position will support a mission-focused customer during the full life-cycle development of a Radio Frequency Processing System. This position may be eligible for hybrid opportunities, working up to two days remote each week.

Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, making this an exceptional opportunity to join a mission-critical team supporting national security initiatives.

 

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Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, implement, test, and optimize DSP algorithms in software.
  • Develop algorithms supporting high-throughput signal exploitation and processing.
  • Develop signal-processing solutions for complex signal environments, including:
    • Low Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
    • Higher-order modulation
    • Adaptive modulation
  • Develop and maintain DSP and RF-related software using C++, Python, Linux, or similar development technologies.
  • Translate DSP concepts and mathematical models into operational software implementations.
  • Modify existing software and/or firmware to meet specialized Government requirements.
  • Adapt and integrate Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) products.
  • Develop models and algorithms for processing and exploiting signals of interest.
  • Analyze and optimize algorithms for performance, throughput, efficiency, and accuracy.
  • Support integration of developed algorithms into larger RF and signal-processing systems.
  • Troubleshoot software, firmware, DSP, and algorithm-related performance issues.
  • Clearly document developed algorithms, models, processing techniques, and technical approaches.
  • Provide concise technical explanations of developed models and algorithms so other team members can understand, maintain, and utilize them.
  • Collaborate with software engineers, RF engineers, systems engineers, and other technical team members throughout the development lifecycle.
Qualifications:
  • US Citizen with TS/SCI with Poly required
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline focused on DSP algorithms from an accredited college or university.
  • Four additional years of RF Software or equivalent experience on projects involving similar software processes may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
  • A Master of Science in Engineering or Computer Science may substitute for two years of required experience.
  • 7+ years of experience as a DSP Algorithm Developer on projects involving similar software development processes.
  • 7+ years of experience with C++, Linux, Python, or similar development technologies.
  • Formal training in or demonstrated proficiency with C++ and Linux.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing DSP algorithms in software.
  • Experience developing algorithms for high-throughput signal exploitation.
  • Experience with signal-processing techniques involving one or more of the following:
    • Low SNR signals
    • Higher-order modulation
    • Adaptive modulation
  • Experience developing or supporting RF software or equivalent signal-processing applications.
  • Experience modifying and integrating existing software and/or firmware.
  • Ability to communicate complex DSP algorithms and mathematical models clearly to other technical team members.

Numbers & Facts

LocationFort Meade, Maryland
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Algorithmsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • C++ Programming Languageunmatched
  • Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Firmwareunmatched
  • Computer Scienceunmatched
  • Digital Signal Processing (DSP)unmatched
  • Government Off-the Shelf (GOTS)unmatched
  • Government Requirementsunmatched
  • High Throughputunmatched
  • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
  • Mathematical Modelingunmatched
  • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
  • Product Lifecycleunmatched
  • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
  • Radio Frequencyunmatched
  • Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)unmatched
  • Signal Intelligence (SIGINT)unmatched
  • Signal Processingunmatched
  • Signal Processing Algorithmsunmatched
  • Signal-to-noise Ratio (SNR)unmatched
  • Software Administrationunmatched
  • Software Developmentunmatched
  • Software Engineeringunmatched
  • Systems Engineeringunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Top Secret Clearanceunmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched

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