Senior Software Defined Radio Systems Engineer

MINIMUM SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• 8+ years of experience
• Experience in firmware development for FPGAs
• Proficient in VHDL and familiar with high-level programming languages (e.g. C++)
• Highly motivated and able to work both independently and in a team
• Effective complex problem solving skills
• Effective communication and analysis skills
• Formal education or equivalent experience in a systems or software engineering discipline
• Experience in software development for Embedded General Purpose Processors (GPPs) and/or Digital Signal Processors (DSPs)
• Experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms or software

DESIRED SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

Familiarity or experience with the following are not required but will be considered a plus:

• Experience with embedded software development including embedded Linux and SoC-based architectures.
• Comfortable working in Linux operating environments (CentOS)
• Experienced in scripting languages such as Bash and TCL
• Familiar with Xilinx FPGAs and Vivado/Vitis toolchain
• Familiar with containerization and/or virtualization (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Vagrant, etc.)
• Experience using modular open systems architectures such as CMOSS, SOSA, MORA, VICTORY, OpenVPX, etc. to achieve interoperability

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

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.

Scientific Research Corporation offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages excellence. 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.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We strongly believe in the abundance of differences among individuals. We value different points of view and appreciate diverse perspectives. We truly believe this is what makes our organization inclusive and more responsive to the needs of our diverse customers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Covid 19

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The Senior Software Defined Radio (SDR) Systems Engineer will be a member of the Software Defined Radio Systems (SDRS) program at the Navy Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic in Charleston, SC. This individual will work alongside industry experts in the fields of SDR, software development, and tactical communications. The expected role will focus on leading system architecture design for next generation SDR systems. The position will span all aspects of embedded software development including documentation, design, implementation, integration, verification, review, toolchain automation, etc.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Architects software/firmware systems for embedded SoC hardware platforms
• Designs and develops new logic components for Field-programmable Gate Array (FPGAs)
• Designs communications between distributed software components
• Develops embedded Linux applications and drivers to integrate FPGAs with other software components
• Packages and using IP components in FPGA block diagram design
• Designs and develops tests and test tools
• Develops for and integrates with Digital Signal Processors (DSPs)
• Automates software with scripts
• Performs system demonstrations
• Minimal travel may be required