Roles and Responsibilities
This position requires an ability for innovative thought, deep technical expertise, and knowledge of the challenges that will shape the development of cutting-edge resilient wireless solutions for Government Sponsors. In this position, you will apply your technical expertise towards furthering the public good by developing, applying, and evaluating state-of-the-art communications and signal processing technologies.
Typical projects include
End-to-end modeling and simulation (M&S) of commercial cellular physical layer signals to enable spectrum coexistence innovation;
Development of novel signal processing algorithms for improved signal detection in congested environments;
Evaluation of different MIMO transmission schemes for throughput, reliability, interference mitigation, etc.;
Theoretical analysis for performance assessments of novel geolocation techniques;
Waveform design and prototyping under challenging channel conditions;
Next-generation AI-enhanced signal processing design for ISAC or spectral efficiency;
Characterize bands under study for repurposing or coexistence with commercial and incumbent systems;
Evaluate and advance propagation modeling based upon system operations
Responsibilities may include
Using technical knowledge of communications and signal processing principles to help solve problems across various application areas
Designing models and simulations or lab tests to evaluate technical solutions
Define appropriate evaluation methodologies to evaluate the compatibility of communication, radar, and navigation systems operating in shared or adjacent frequency bands.
Assess the operational impacts of interference on system performance across current and emerging technologies E.g., commercial 6G on government systems
Mentoring and staff development of junior engineers, and continued technical growth
Comprehension of standards documents to inform M&S decision-making
Leading the development and contributing to the develop of project proposals for sponsors and internal research and development (IR&D)
Drive research areas, investigate novel solutions, and distill information for varying audiences across internal and external sponsors
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline and 5 years of related experience; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD
Proficient with MATLAB, Python, or C++ or other tools or languages
A strong technical background in at least two of the following areas
statistical signal processing (detection and estimation theory)
waveform design, modulation theory, error control coding, information theory
stochastic processes, propagation modeling, channel estimation and equalization
receiver design and array signal processing
Machine learning, AI, and optimization algorithms for waveform design, sensing, and management
system performance analysis, link-level simulation, system-level simulation
wireless protocols such as 5G NR, LTE, Wi-Fi, IoT, Bluetooth
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Willingness/passion for mentoring and developing junior engineers
Experience delivering technical reports, presentations, and/or code, including definition, completion, and technical quality
This position requires a Secret Clearance
Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements for a clearance, U.S. Citizenship is required.
This position requires a minimum of 3 days on site each week.
Preferred Qualifications
Technical, task, or project leadership experience in technical innovation
Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools such as Sionna, MATLAB, Simulink, STK, HFSS, CST, Wireless InSite, SEAMCAT, HTZ communications, or similar.
Understanding of software-defined radios, adaptive communications, electronic protection, or dynamic spectrum access concepts
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Top Secret security clearance
Experience with large codebases, software engineering best practices, and/or GPU-accelerated programming
Familiarity with RF sensing and navigation systems (including radar, GPS/GNSS).
Experience in sensor fusion and autonomy.
- This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
- None
- This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
- Secret
Salary compensation range and midpoint
$126,800 - $158,500 - $190,200 Annual
Work Location Type
Onsite
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