Software Defined Radio (SDR) Engineer
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job Description
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 systemsUnderstanding 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 systemsUpdating or creating host interface software to interact with the SDRsDeveloping 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 environmentWorking with other software team members to benchmark payload software applications.Testing and validating hardware blocks both in simulation and on targetDeveloping and maintaining documentation and ICDs for in-house IP blocks and other SDR related software
Job Qualifications
A Master’s degree (or better) in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related fieldExcellent foundation in DSP and Communication TheoryAt least three years of recent experience working with SDRsIn-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 driversAbility to create testbenches for benchmarking and testingKnowledge 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 optionalExperience using lab equipment for testing and validationExperience with evaluating SDR platforms and specifications
Job Details
Direct HireLocation: Falls Church, VA
About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.
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