Software Defined Radio (SDR) Development Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a motivated Software Defined Radio (SDR) Development Engineer to design and maintain SDR systems for military communications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, embedded systems, and SDR frameworks, along with relevant experience in a complex military environment. This full-time, on-site role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions and technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant development experience required.
• Experience in Linux OS environment and advanced software usage.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance with potential for TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Develop SDR software and firmware solutions for military applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration and performance.
• Utilize tools like JIRA for managing software bugs and features.

Skills

Software Development

Embedded Systems

SDR Frameworks

Linux OS

VHDL

Verilog

MATLAB

Digital RF Data Manipulation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Job description

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About the Company:

The company is committed to delivering innovative solutions and technologies that address the complex challenges faced by its clients. Its approach emphasizes innovation, integrity, and a deep understanding of the technical needs within the defense sector. The company specializes in the development of Electronic Warfare systems, including design, threat assessment, testing, and integration with avionics. It also has expertise in RF systems, antennas, and managing test environments for validation.

About the Role:

The client is seeking a Software Defined Radio (SDR) Development Engineer. This full-time, on-site role focuses on developing SDR systems for military communications and radar. Candidates must have experience in software development, embedded systems, and SDR frameworks, along with an active DoD clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain SDR software and firmware solutions for military applications.
• Work with Xilinx-based FPGA projects and other embedded system components to support system integration and testing.
• Write and maintain software documentation, including requirements, flow diagrams, user guides, and other technical documents.
• Manage and track software bugs, features, releases, and sprints using tools such as JIRA.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful software integration and system performance.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues related to SDR systems, digital RF data, and DSP algorithms.
• Utilize Linux OS environments for software development and testing, including compiling C projects and using Linux command line utilities.
• Contribute to SDR development using frameworks like GNU Radio, USRP/UHD, RTL-SDR, and Epiq SDR development kits.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest SDR technologies, communication systems, and radar signal processing techniques.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical or computer engineering with 5+ years of relevant development experience is required (experience with embedded systems is a plus).
• Experience in accurately documenting software (requirements, flow diagrams, readme, users guide, etc.) and managing software bugs, features, epochs, sprints, and releases using tools (e.g., JIRA) is required.
• Experience with VHDL, Verilog, or MATLAB System Generator with competency in learning, developing, and maintaining existing source code and Xilinx based FPGA projects is required.
• Experience in Linux OS environment with advanced competency in installing and using software from Linux repositories and source code such as building a C project from source with Make, as well as using Linux command line utilities is required.
• Experience in one or more SDR frameworks such as GNU Radio, USRP/UHD, RTL-SDR, and Epiq SDR development kits is required.
• Experience with commercial communication systems and/or radar signal processing is , and the ability to manipulate digital RF data with DSP algorithms and codec processing is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. with an active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance upon hire (TS/SCI ).