ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Signal Processing Engineer

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Southwest Research Institute's Signal & Embedded Technologies team in San Antonio, TX focuses on signal processing on mobile platforms for defense applications. The role invites applicants with DSP, ML and RF interests to develop next-generation solutions and collaborate with an interdisciplinary engineering team.

Responsibilities include designing and deploying signal processing for electronic warfare, radiolocation, and secure communications.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering at any level (Bachelors, Masters or PhD).
• 0-5 years: coursework/internship in DSP, wireless, SDR, image processing, radar.
• 0-5 years: coursework/internship in ML/DL/AI.
• 0-5 years: proficiency with Linux, Python, and C/C++.
• 0-5 years: FPGA firmware development experience with Verilog/VHDL.
• A valid/clear driver’s license is required.

Responsabilités

• Create and refine algorithms for automatic detection, recognition, demodulation, decoding, and geolocation of signals, incl. ML techniques.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy signal processing capabilities for radio comms, radiolocation, and EW programs.
• Assist with research objectives toward enabling technologies for customer needs.
• Interact with project teams, management, and customers to understand objectives.
• Travel opportunities to government facilities or customer sites for installations and support.

Connaissances

Linux

Python

C/C++

Machine Learning

Digital Signal Processing

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Outils

Verilog/VHDL

FPGA firmware development tools

Description du poste

Who We Are:

Join the Signal & Embedded Technologies team, which focuses on developing signal processing capabilities on mobile platforms for intelligence and surveillance applications.

Objectives of this Role:

Apply passions and interests in software defined radio, digital signal processing, wireless communications, signal modulation, or machine learning in support of defense and intelligence applications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of engineers and software developers to solve challenging signal processing problems. Serve the team by developing next generation solutions, and advancing in development, integration, and troubleshooting skills.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Create and refine innovative solutions and algorithms for automatic detection, recognition, demodulation, decoding, and geolocation of communication and electronic signals, to include the application of machine learning techniques.
• Design, develop, integrate, test, and deploy signal processing capabilities for applications in specialized radio communication, radiolocation, and electronic warfare programs.
• Assist with research objectives and efforts focused on developing enabling technologies that can be deployed to meet customer needs.
• Interact directly with project team, project management, and technical customers to fully understand the task objectives and opportunities.
• Opportunities for international travel to government facilities/military bases or other customer facilities for system installations and to provide technical support.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 0-5 years: Coursework or internship focus on digital signal processing, wireless communications, software defined radio, image processing, signals & systems, or radar.
• 0-5 years: Coursework or internship focus on machine learning, deep learning, or artificial intelligence.
• 0-5 years: Proficiency with Linux, Python, and C/C++.
• 0-5 years: Coursework or internship focus on FPGA firmware development, Verilog/VHDL programming experience.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations:

San Antonio, Texas

For more information about this division, visit the Defense & Intelligence Solutions home page.

For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.

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An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.