Cyber Radio Frequency Engineer (Cyber205)

RII develops cutting-edge software for the government and military. We use agile development practices and user-centered design to create innovative software solutions for complex real-world problems. We're breaking through the big, slow status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world.
We are looking for a committed RF Digital Signal Processing Engineer to join our Cyber security research team. Solve unique, challenging problems for our Defense and Homeland Security customers. Get s#it done.
This position requires an Active TS/SCI security clearance.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Create unique solutions for complex problems
• Serve as technical lead and/or subject matter expert on a Cyber/EW convergence program
• Execute in a fast-paced, small team environment performing communication signal analysis, modeling and simulation, MODEM implementations, testing, and post-delivery support
• Conduct RF analysis and test events to capture and analyze proprietary waveforms
• Design, develop, debug, and test signal processing algorithms implemented on Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms
• Understand and model the theoretical operation of RF systems and balance tradeoffs of multiple characteristics to reach an optimal design
• Work with vulnerability researchers and computer network operations (CNO) developers

WHAT YOU HAVE DONE

• Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum of eight (8) years experience in RF engineering, digital signal processing (DSP), and wireless communication theory
• Experience managing projects, consolidating technical reports, deriving requirements, and prioritizing and delegating technical tasks
• Hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods including use of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, and discrete RF modules.
• Experience and/or working knowledge of common modulation methods, including BPSK, QPSK, QAM, and spread spectrum
• Experience with channel coding algorithms, including convolutional coding, Turbo codes, and BCH block codes
• RF COTS equipment integration
• Experience performing baseband modeling, simulation, design verification testing, and characterization and integration of RF assemblies
• Experience using MATLAB, Octave, and/or Python to simulate radar and communication signal processors
• Experience with DSP development using C/C++
• Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment
• Lead and/or performed system design/analysis, SWaP analysis, and procurement
• Demonstrated experience with the implementation of RF power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, mixers, filters, signal synthesis, and Software Defined Radios in complex Radar, EW, and communications systems over a range of frequencies from HF to microwave (L-band, S-band, C-band, X-band, Ku-band, Ka-band)
• Experience with RF link budgets and cascade analysis of gain, noise figure, noise power, intercept point, output power, etc.
• Knowledge of the performance characteristics and limitations of amplifiers, oscillators, mixers, filters, etc.
• Experience interfacing with customers, providing presentations, leading/performing trade studies and design reviews, and leading RF-oriented test activities
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to effectively interact with customers

EVEN BETTER

• Be passionate about mission-focused work
• Experience developing transmitter and receiver antenna subsystems
• Be willing to grow/mentor other RF DSP engineers
• Be willing to have fun in a small company and be RIIdiculously Awesome!

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At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.
We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.
It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.
Research Innovations, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.