Senior Software Defined Radio Engineer - Job Juncture

Job description:

As software defined radio (SDR) lead, you will assist in the development of custom/novel systems utilizing SDRs for a variety of applications.
Responsibilities include collaborating with DSP and electronics experts while developing custom SDR control code for a variety of applications (e.g. RF signature detection, Wi-Fi, etc.) as well as mentoring junior staff.

Required Qualifications:

MS in Electrical engineering, computer engineering or similar with 5+ years specific hands-on experience with Software Defined Radios for multiple projects

Very experienced with Ettus USRPs, including UHD (software driver and API for Ettus USRP products)

GNURadio and GNURadio Companion RFNoC tool for enabling FPGA processing in USRP devices

Very experienced with hands-on test/measurement to validate the performance of SDRs or general transceivers; Typical measurements might include Local oscillator phase noise

Frequency synchronization across channels Identifying and quantifying noise contributors (LNAs, ADC, LO phase noise, etc.) Characterization of triggering repeatability and synchronization stability

Channel performance optimization and matching FPGA programming experience

Experience with digital communication systems, PHY layer topics, channel coding algorithms and modulation theory

Proficient in C++ and python

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficient in using MATLAB for DSP signal analysis

Design knowledge of digital filters

Ability to efficiently document test setup descriptions, test parameters, assumptions, results and takeaway messages in parallel with development efforts

Though this role is based in Cambridge, MA, consideration could be made for working from our Reston, VA office and traveling to Cambridge 1-2 wks per month.

Qualifications:

MS in Electrical engineering, computer engineering or similar with 5+ years specific hands-on experience with Software Defined Radios for multiple projects

Very experienced with Ettus USRPs, including UHD (software driver and API for Ettus USRP products)

GNURadio and GNURadio Companion RFNoC tool for enabling FPGA processing in USRP devices

Very experienced with hands-on test/measurement to validate the performance of SDRs or general transceivers; Typical measurements might include Local oscillator phase noise

Frequency synchronization across channels Identifying and quantifying noise contributors (LNAs, ADC, LO phase noise, etc.) Characterization of triggering repeatability and synchronization stability

Channel performance optimization and matching FPGA programming experience

Experience with digital communication systems, PHY layer topics, channel coding algorithms and modulation theory

Proficient in C++ and python

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficient in using MATLAB for DSP signal analysis

Design knowledge of digital filters

Ability to efficiently document test setup descriptions, test parameters, assumptions, results and takeaway messages in parallel with development efforts

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

As software defined radio (SDR) lead, you will assist in the development of custom/novel systems utilizing SDRs for a variety of applications.
Responsibilities include collaborating with DSP and electronics experts while developing custom SDR control code for a variety of applications (e.g. RF signature detection, Wi-Fi, etc.) as well as mentoring junior staff.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 150000

Salary Max : $ 165000

Currency Type : USD