RF Software Engineer

Overview

VTG is looking for an experienced and adaptive RF Software Engineer to join our team. This position will support a mission-focused customer during the full life-cycle development of a Radio Frequency Processing System. This position may be eligible for hybrid opportunities, working up to two days remote each week.

Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, making this an exceptional opportunity to join a mission-critical team supporting national security initiatives.

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Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, test, and optimize DSP algorithms in software.
• Develop algorithms supporting high-throughput signal exploitation and processing.
• Develop signal-processing solutions for complex signal environments, including:
  • Low Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
  • Higher-order modulation
  • Adaptive modulation
• Develop and maintain DSP and RF-related software using C++, Python, Linux, or similar development technologies.
• Translate DSP concepts and mathematical models into operational software implementations.
• Modify existing software and/or firmware to meet specialized Government requirements.
• Adapt and integrate Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) products.
• Develop models and algorithms for processing and exploiting signals of interest.
• Analyze and optimize algorithms for performance, throughput, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Support integration of developed algorithms into larger RF and signal-processing systems.
• Troubleshoot software, firmware, DSP, and algorithm-related performance issues.
• Clearly document developed algorithms, models, processing techniques, and technical approaches.
• Provide concise technical explanations of developed models and algorithms so other team members can understand, maintain, and utilize them.
• Collaborate with software engineers, RF engineers, systems engineers, and other technical team members throughout the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with TS/SCI with Poly required
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline focused on DSP algorithms from an accredited college or university.
• Four additional years of RF Software or equivalent experience on projects involving similar software processes may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
• A Master of Science in Engineering or Computer Science may substitute for two years of required experience.
• 7+ years of experience as a DSP Algorithm Developer on projects involving similar software development processes.
• 7+ years of experience with C++, Linux, Python, or similar development technologies.
• Formal training in or demonstrated proficiency with C++ and Linux.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing DSP algorithms in software.
• Experience developing algorithms for high-throughput signal exploitation.
• Experience with signal-processing techniques involving one or more of the following:
  • Low SNR signals
  • Higher-order modulation
  • Adaptive modulation
• Experience developing or supporting RF software or equivalent signal-processing applications.
• Experience modifying and integrating existing software and/or firmware.
• Ability to communicate complex DSP algorithms and mathematical models clearly to other technical team members.