SDR-Based RF Direction-Finding Engineer

FILPAL (M) SDN. BHD.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FILPAL (M) SDN. BHD. is seeking a skilled RF Engineer to design, develop, and implement RF direction finding systems using SDR platforms. The role emphasizes hands-on work with SDR hardware, DSP algorithms, and RF front-end components.

You will collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to validate performance, conduct field tests, and document designs and procedures for robust DF solutions in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Communications Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on SDR platforms and RF signal processing experience.
• Knowledge of AoA/TDOA/interferometry techniques is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate SDR-based RFDF systems for signal detection, classification, and direction finding.
• Design, simulate, and implement digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for RF applications.
• Perform system-level design including antenna configuration, receiver chains, and signal routing.
• Work with RF front-end hardware and SDR platforms (e.g., USRP, Ettus, HackRF, etc.).
• Analyze system performance using test equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, firmware, and software) to deliver robust RFDF solutions and document designs.

Skills

SDR platforms

RF fundamentals

Direction finding

Antenna design

Python

C++

MATLAB

Real-time signal processing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or related field

Tools

GNU Radio

UHD

LabVIEW RF

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

FILPAL (M) SDN. BHD. is seeking a skilled RF Engineer to design, develop, and implement RF direction finding systems using SDR platforms. The role emphasizes hands-on work with SDR hardware, DSP algorithms, and RF front-end components.

You will collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to validate performance, conduct field tests, and document designs and procedures for robust DF solutions in challenging environments.