Embedded RF Software Engineer for Real-World EW

Tangram Flex, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tangram Flex, Inc. in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a Software Engineer for RF/DSP who will design and develop embedded software for EW and RF sensing systems, and partner with hardware teams to ensure real-time performance.

The role emphasizes building real hardware-software solutions, working with SDRs and RF front-ends, and translating EW concepts into deployable capabilities. Expect cross-functional collaboration with DSP, hardware, and M&S teams, plus travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/EE/Physics or related field.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
• 6+ years designing signal processing for EW systems.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, MATLAB, Python.
• Experience with SDRs and RF data pipelines.
• Familiarity with DSP concepts and Linux development environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for EW and RF sensing systems.
• Architect HW/FW/SW partitioning for calibration algorithms and processing structures.
• Build and integrate software for software-defined radios (SDRs) and RF front-ends.
• Translate Electronic Warfare concepts (EA, ES, EP) into deployable capabilities.
• Implement system models in C and MATLAB for optimal performance.
• Collaborate with FPGA and hardware teams to integrate real-time algorithms.
• Prototype operational capabilities, not just PowerPoints.
• Shape the product roadmap through direct interaction with Engineering Leadership.

Skills

C/C++

MATLAB

Python

Rust/Go/Zig

SDR experience

Linux

Signal processing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/Physics or related

Tools

GNU Radio

VHDL/Verilog

Job description

Tangram Flex, Inc. in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a Software Engineer for RF/DSP who will design and develop embedded software for EW and RF sensing systems, and partner with hardware teams to ensure real-time performance.

The role emphasizes building real hardware-software solutions, working with SDRs and RF front-ends, and translating EW concepts into deployable capabilities. Expect cross-functional collaboration with DSP, hardware, and M&S teams, plus travel up to 20%.