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Ed Wallach Search Group

Senior Software Defined Radio Engineer

Ed Wallach Search Group, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140


Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.

Location:

Cambridge, MA

Security Clearance:

US Citizen/Clearable

As software defined radio (SDR) lead, you will assist in the development of custom/novel systems utilizing SDRs for a variety of applications. Responsibilities include collaborating with DSP and electronics experts while developing custom SDR control code for a variety of applications (e.g. RF signature detection, Wi-Fi, etc.) as well as mentoring junior staff.

Required Qualifications:

MS in Electrical engineering, computer engineering or similar with 5+ years specific hands-on experience with Software Defined Radios for multiple projects

Very experienced with Ettus USRPs, including:

UHD (software driver and API for Ettus USRP products)

GNURadio and GNURadio Companion

RFNoC tool for enabling FPGA processing in USRP devices

Very experienced with hands-on test/measurement to validate the performance of SDRs or general transceivers; Typical measurements might include:

Local oscillator phase noise

Frequency synchronization across channels

Identifying and quantifying noise contributors (LNAs, ADC, LO phase noise, etc.)

Characterization of triggering repeatability and synchronization stability

Channel performance optimization and matching

FPGA programming experienceExperience with digital communication systems, PHY layer topics, channel coding algorithms and modulation theoryProficient in C++ and PythonPreferred Qualifications:

Proficient in using MATLAB for DSP signal analysis

Design knowledge of digital filters

Ability to efficiently document test setup descriptions, test parameters, assumptions, results and takeaway messages in parallel with development efforts

Though this role is based in Cambridge, MA, consideration could be made for working from our Reston, VA office and traveling to Cambridge 1-2 weeks per month.

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