Scientific Research Corporation

RF Engineer III

Scientific Research Corporation$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in embedded systems, DSP, RF systems, or communications FPGA development.
  • Hands-on experience with DSP algorithms, navigation algorithms, and RF processing pipelines in languages like C/C++, MATLAB, Python, or Rust.
  • Experience with FPGA-based signal processing, especially on Xilinx RFSoC or similar architectures.
  • Ability to integrate and test software-defined radios (SDRs) and RF front-end systems in lab or field settings.
  • Experience developing real-time embedded receiver software and sensor-processing pipelines.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with effective communication ability across engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Support design and testing of embedded signal processing systems including FPGA architectures.
  • Implement DSP algorithms and navigation techniques for communication systems.
  • Lead RF system prototypes development such as phased-array antennas and software-defined radios.
  • Conduct RF tests, analyze datasets, and document performance for review.
  • Develop software frameworks for RF feature extraction and machine learning signal classification.
  • Collaborate with engineers to validate signal processing functionality across systems.
  • Generate technical documentation including design specs, test reports, and installation guides.

Benefits

  • Work on cutting-edge technologies in embedded signal processing and RF systems.
  • Opportunity to contribute to government R&D programs.
  • Engage in multidisciplinary collaborations with engineering teams.
  • Involvement in hands-on testing and real-world applications in RF environments.
Full Job Description
Description
  • Supporting the design, development, integration, and testing of embedded signal processing systems, including FPGA-based architectures, real013time receiver software, and RF sensor-processing pipelines
  • Implementing DSP algorithms, navigation algorithms, interference processing techniques, and signal characterization methods for communications and PNT systems
  • Leading or contributing to development of RF system prototypes such as phased-array antennas, direct-sampling receivers, modular RF front-end systems, and software-defined radio configurations
  • Conducting laboratory and field RF tests, analyzing collected RF datasets, and producing detailed performance documentation for engineering and customer review
  • Developing software frameworks for RF feature extraction, ML-based signal classification, and automated signal analysis in embedded or hybrid computing environments
  • Collaborating with systems engineers, algorithm developers, and hardware designers to validate embedded signal processing functionality across integrated systems
  • Generating technical documentation including design specifications, test reports, software installation guides, interface descriptions, and configuration/user documentation

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Requirements
  • Bachelor019s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline
  • At least 3-5 years of professional engineering experience in embedded systems, digital signal processing (DSP), RF systems, or communications-focused FPGA development
  • Demonstrated hands013on experience developing DSP algorithms, navigation algorithms, or RF processing pipelines using languages such as C/C++, MATLAB, Python, or Rust
  • Experience with FPGA-based signal processing, including development on Xilinx RFSoC platforms or similar FPGA architectures
  • Proven ability to integrate, characterize, and test software-defined radios (SDRs) or RF front-end systems, including performance analysis in laboratory or field environments
  • Experience developing real-time embedded receiver software, sensor-processing pipelines, or system-level interfaces for navigation, guidance, or communication systems
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills, with ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams
Desired Skills
  • Master019s degree preferred in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline
  • More than five years of experience supporting RF, PNT, communications, or radar-related research and development programs
  • Experience designing phased-array antenna control software, direct013sampling receivers, or other advanced embedded signal processing architectures implemented on FPGA platforms
  • Familiarity with algorithm development for interference characterization, feature extraction, machine learning pipelines for RF classification, or hybrid neural network architectures used in signal analysis
  • Experience conducting RF testing in operationally relevant field environments and generating technical performance reports based on collected data
  • Knowledge of GPS-denied navigation systems, anti-jam (AJ) antenna integration, GPS/INS sensor fusion techniques, and real-time receiver firmware/software development for contested RF environments
  • Background working with Kalman filters, IMU characterization, or tightly coupled navigation algorithms for embedded platforms
  • Experience supporting government R&D programs or collaborative engineering efforts with defense organizations (e.g., AFRL)
Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements
  • 5%

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