Job Title: Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer
Company: Dalcom Engineering
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Salary: $115,000-$180,000
Position Overview: Dalcom Engineering in is currently seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer, to assist in the development of Modeling & Simulation (M&S) software supporting the development and sustainment of a U.S. Army Radar System Integration Laboratory (SIL)
Key Responsibilities:.- Develop algorithms for digital signal processing, digital beamforming, and in-phase/quadrature (I/Q) processing; implement these algorithms in C++ and integrate them into a distributed simulation environment.
- Provide signal processing expertise, particularly in processing radar I/Q data.
- Coordinate with internal and external teams to define requirements and support consistent algorithm implementation across C++, MATLAB, and System-on-Chip embedded solutions.
- Analyze gaps and design tradeoffs in the existing simulation environment and develop recommended courses of action.
- Communicate proposed technical approaches and findings to stakeholders and leadership.
- Participate in technical discussions supporting near- and long-term system planning.
- Develop test procedures for algorithm evaluation and analysis.
- Maintain code quality through version control, automated software builds, and automated unit testing.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance
- 2+ years of experience using MATLAB.
- Solid understanding of algorithms and software design patterns.
- Software development experience in Linux environments, including CentOS or Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Windows.
- Ability to communicate complex technical ideas and develop clear, well-organized presentations for audiences at all levels.
Preferred Qualifications:- 2+ years of experience in radar system design, development, engineering, test, evaluation, and data analysis
- Proactive continuous learner, ideally with public repositories on GitLab, GitHub, etc.
- Quality technical writing skills
- Good understanding of unit testing in a C++ environment
- Competent understanding of Python
What We Offer:- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
If you're driven by intellectually stimulating work, enjoy collaborating with talented peers, and thrive in a high-performing environment, then Dalcom may be for you!
As a HUBZone-certified Small Business, Dalcom is committed to creating employment opportunities for individuals who live in historically underutilized business zones. Although HUBZone residency is not required for this position, qualified candidates who reside in a HUBZone are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates identifying themselves as HUBZone residents must be able to provide documentation verifying their qualifying residential address. Check Address
