Software Defined Radio (SDR) Engineer

Position Title: Software Defined Radio (SDR) Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire Software Defined Radio (SDR) Engineer opportunity located in Falls Church, VA.

Job Responsibilities:

The SDR Engineer will be responsible for design, development, and testing of all SDR software including its FPGA and host interface. This includes:

Evaluating SDRs for incorporation into our payload and spacecraft systems

Understanding the hardware-based requirements of SDRs, e.g., FPGA size, speed, internal clock stability, I/O interfaces, sample rates, dynamic range, radio chip architecture, gains and filtering as the signal progresses within the SDR.

Designing and evaluating DSP algorithms for satellite communication systems

Updating or creating host interface software to interact with the SDRs

Developing test software and drivers to support unit, integration, and system testing of all SDR software functions.

Writing this software in C, C++, or other languages in a Linux environment

Working with other software team members to benchmark payload software applications.

Testing and validating hardware blocks both in simulation and on target

Developing and maintaining documentation and ICDs for in-house IP blocks and other SDR related software

Job Qualifications:

A Masterâ s degree (or better) in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Excellent foundation in DSP and Communication Theory

At least three years of recent experience working with SDRs

In-depth knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms and communication theory (e.g., filter design, clock recovery, signal detection, channel estimation and equalization)

Experience with implementing DSP algorithms in C/C++

Experience with device drivers

Ability to create testbenches for benchmarking and testing

Knowledge in PHY and MAC layers of cellular standards (e.g., GSM, LTE, 5G) is a plus.

Experience with implementing DSP algorithms in FPGAs is a plus, but optional

Experience using lab equipment for testing and validation

Experience with evaluating SDR platforms and specifications

Job Details:

Direct Hire

Location: Falls Church, VA

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