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Turtle Island Staffing; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized staffing agency in Canada is seeking a qualified individual for a role involving the development, integration, and testing of DNN-based DF algorithms. The candidate will work on high-performance UAV systems, analyze radar applications, and develop MATLAB code. A university degree in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics is necessary, along with extensive experience in digital signal processing and FPGA environments. The position is based at Defence Research and Development Canada in Ottawa.

Qualifications

• Must have a university degree in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics.
• Minimum of 60 months of experience in relevant fields within the last 120 months.
• At least 12 months in Radar Electronic Warfare in the last 36 months.
• Experience in digital signal processing related to radar.
• Experience implementing DSP algorithms on FPGAs.

Responsibilities

• Understand and program Cube Blue H7 system for UAV applications.
• Read and apply knowledge from DNN-based DF algorithm publications.
• Develop MATLAB code for signal conversion and display.
• Implement K-means clustering for filtering DF data.
• Test developments using lab equipment and create scenarios.
• Write a detailed contract report on code development and testing.

Skills

Proficiency in MATLAB

Experience with signal processing

Knowledge of FPGA

Experience with radar electronic warfare

Familiarity with K-means clustering

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics

Tools

QGroundControl

Mission Planner

Job description

The primary aim of the following tasks is to assist the TA in the development, integration, and testing of the DNN-based DF algorithm and its corresponding hardware components and systems, by performing the following:

Language of Work

English.

Location of Work

Defence Research and Development Canada – Ottawa Research Centre
Building 75
3701 Carling Ave,
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0Z4

Responsibilities

• 6.1 Understand CUBE Blue H7 system
  The Cube Blue H7 is a high-performance flight controller used in UAV applications, and its programming and control are typically managed through PX4 or ArduPilot firmware, with tools like QGroundControl or Mission Planner. Using all the needed firmware and tools to 1) establish hardware communication between Cube and computer, and 2) develop MATLAB code to control Cube using the computer.

• 6.2 Understand DNN-based DF method
  Since it is necessary to understand basic DNN-based DF algorithm newly developed in DRDC Ottawa Research Centre, the resource will read DRDC published papers and reports and use the knowledge in later steps.

• 6.3 MATLAB code development
  Develop code that will convert the measured DF data in the array local coordinate system to NED coordinate system and display the DF information on a computer screen.

• 6.4 Filter the DF data through clustering
  In practical measurements—particularly in low signal-to-noise ratio environments— numerous false alarm signals can occur. To identify genuine signals, develop a K-means clustering method combined with frequency-domain information.

• 6.5 Test above development using lab equipment
  Develop scenarios to generate incoming wave for 4-channel receiver DF test using Threat Simulation System with Simulation View, using MATLAB to control scenarios and digitizers on FPGA generate and collect 4-channel RF signals.

• 6.6 Write a contract report
  The report will provide detailed discussions of the code development associated with this task, along with the corresponding test results in 6.5.

Qualifications

• M1: The Bidder must demonstrate that the proposed resource(s) has obtained a university degree in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics.
• M2: The Bidder must demonstrate that, as of the bid solicitation date, the proposed resource(s) has a combined minimum of 60 months of experience, within the past 120 months.
• M3: The Bidder must demonstrate that, as of the bid solicitation date, the proposed resource(s) has more than 12 months of experience, within the past 36 months, working in the area of Radar Electronic Warfare.
• M4: The Bidder must demonstrate that, as of the bid solicitation date, the proposed resource(s) has a combined minimum of 60 months of experience, within the past 120 months, in digital signal processing (DSP) related to radar and/or radar electronic warfare applications.
• M5: The Bidder must demonstrate that, as of the bid solicitation date, the proposed resource(s) has a combined minimum of 36 months of experience, within the past 120 months, implementing DSP algorithms, models, or digital designs on multiple field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).
• M6: The Bidder must demonstrate that, as of the bid solicitation date, the proposed resource(s) has at least 12 months of experience, within the past 36 months, working with FPGA in radar electronic warfare applications.