RF Engineer III

Description

• Supporting the design, development, integration, and testing of embedded signal processing systems, including FPGA-based architectures, real‑time 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

• Bachelor’s 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 hands‑on 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

• Master’s 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, direct‑sampling 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%

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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