Requisition Id 17421
Overview: The Resilient Communications Group, within the National Security Sciences Directorate, at ORNL, is looking for new team members to be a part of our challenging and exciting projects in the area of secure/robust communications research. Our work focuses on developing advanced solutions that leverages digital signal processing techniques to learn from signals and the complex RF environment in near-real time. Ongoing projects span protocol development, embedded systems technologies, and software-defined radio platforms integrated with high-performance computer systems, offering a wide range of research opportunities and supporting a diverse set of sponsors.
We welcome applicants with a strong interest in contributing to these efforts. While experience in all areas listed below is ideal, candidates with relevant foundational skills and a desire to grow their capabilities are encouraged to apply. Our team regularly partners with subject-matter experts across the laboratory to solve complex, multidisciplinary challenges through innovative hardware and software solutions.
ORNL is the home to the fastest supercomputer in the world, which allows our group the opportunity to create complex simulations, such as of 5G RF environments, on HPC supercomputers giving us an edge over many other research institutions.
Major Duties/Responsibilities: - Analyzes existing wireless communication protocols.
- Provides specific input to software and hardware components of system design, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, and the use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS) in place of new development.
- Supports real-world test operations and developing bench test procedures.
- Uses machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI/ML) to develop PHY layer solutions.
- Works in both classified and unclassified settings and in a wide variety of applied areas.
We are primarily seeking a candidate who is driven and wants to work on solving hard problems that utilize communications systems. A few of the essential qualifications are listed below followed by a list of desired but not required qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:- A BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Aerospace, or a closely related discipline and 2-3 years of relevant experience.
- Competent/familiar with embedded Linux and Python.
- Experience with Git or similar source-code management systems.
- Familiarity with RF scanners/receivers, spectrum analyzers, or network analyzers.
- Knowledge of modulation/demodulation, signal separation techniques, and digital signal processing.
- Demonstrated ability to write proposals and develop technical work plans.
- Ability to travel a few times a year if required.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with NVIDIA software ecosystems.
- Experience with communication protocol development, signal analysis, and machine learning.
- Experience with open-source GNU Radio software and Software Defined Radio systems.
- Digital signal processing.
- Linux kernel and driver development experience.
- Experience with developing technical work plans.
- Excellent communications skills for visualization and presentation of methodology, results, and demonstrations.
- Excellent communication skills for presenting methodologies, results, and demonstrations.
- Must possess a strong commitment to ethical and professional values as well as maintain a compliance with environmental, safety, health, and quality standards.
- Comfortable working as part of a team.
Special Requirements: - Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
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