Senior Software Defined Radio Engineer (SDR) Job at Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc in Arling

Senior Software Defined Radio Engineer (SDR)

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Overview of Opportunity

Two Six Technologies is seeking an impact-focused Senior Software Defined Radio (SDR) Engineer to design and implement hardware and software for DSP/SDR systems. Engineers will perform architecture design, software development, implementation, testing, analysis, and debugging to contribute to innovative R&D programs in Arlington, Virginia. We are looking for candidates with expertise in RF electronics design, RF protocol analysis, and SDR development. This role involves using C/C++ and Python while applying RF expertise to develop cutting-edge RF applications in support of mission-critical projects.

What you will do:

• Design and implement bespoke SDR solutions using COTS hardware and software with C/C++, GNU Radio, or Python in a Linux environment.
• Detect, identify, and decode captured RF waveforms.
• Perform RF signal reception and transmission using various modulation schemes, including FSK, PSK, and QAM.
• Solve technical challenges in communications, signal collection, data processing, and electronic warfare domains.
• Design and execute experiments and prototypes in well-equipped laboratory facilities featuring SDR hardware, FPGA development systems, and RF signal test and measurement equipment.
• Provide subject matter expertise in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and SDR development.
• Lead a small team of engineers in a rapid prototyping environment.

What you will need (Basic Qualifications):

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Software Defined Radios (SDR) development experience.
• Experience in SIGINT or communications systems development and test.
• Demonstrated ability to architect and implement digital processing and SDR system solutions with real-world performance requirements.
• Active Secret Clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Nice if you have (Preferred):

• Experience with Linux-based DSP systems that span across CPUs, FPGAs, GPUs, and SDR platforms.
• Experience with CUDA and GPU HW acceleration for DSP applications.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret Clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance, and professional development.

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