Radio Frequency (RF) Signal Processing Engineer

Dalcom, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Dalcom Engineering is seeking a Radio Frequency Engineer to support modeling & simulation for a U.S. Army radar system integration lab at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. You will develop DSP, beamforming, and I/Q processing algorithms in C++ within a distributed simulation environment.

The role requires strong MATLAB experience, Linux/Windows development, and clear communication of complex ideas to stakeholders. DoD clearance is a key expectation, with HUBZone history noted in the company profile.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent experience.
• DoD SECRET security clearance ability.
• 2+ years of MATLAB experience.
• Strong understanding of algorithms and software design patterns.
• Experience with Linux environments (CentOS/RHEL) and Windows.
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms for digital signal processing, DSP, beamforming, and I/Q processing; implement in C++ and integrate into a distributed simulator.
• Provide signal processing expertise, especially for radar I/Q data.
• Coordinate with teams to define requirements and support cross-language implementations (C++, MATLAB, SoC embedded).
• Analyze gaps and design tradeoffs in the simulation environment and propose actions.
• Communicate technical approaches and findings to stakeholders and leadership.
• Participate in discussions for near- and long-term system planning.
• Develop test procedures for algorithm evaluation and analysis.
• Maintain code quality with version control, automated builds, and unit tests.

Skills

C++

Algorithms

Python

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Linux (CentOS/RHEL)

Windows

Git (GitLab/GitHub)

Job description

Job Title: Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Company: Dalcom Engineering

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Salary: $115,000-$180,000

Position Overview: Dalcom Engineering in is currently seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer, to assist in the development of Modeling & Simulation (M&S) software supporting the development and sustainment of a U.S. Army Radar System Integration Laboratory (SIL)

About Us: Founded in 1998, Dalcom Engineering is a HUBZone certified small business committed to providing engineering solutions to the Government and private sectors. Through specializations in computer programing/software development, engineering modeling and combat systems analysis, Dalcom Engineering takes pride in building and empowering teams that will continue to grow with us.

Key Responsibilities.

• Develop algorithms for digital signal processing, digital beamforming, and in-phase/quadrature (I/Q) processing; implement these algorithms in C++ and integrate them into a distributed simulation environment.
• Provide signal processing expertise, particularly in processing radar I/Q data.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to define requirements and support consistent algorithm implementation across C++, MATLAB, and System-on-Chip embedded solutions.
• Analyze gaps and design tradeoffs in the existing simulation environment and develop recommended courses of action.
• Communicate proposed technical approaches and findings to stakeholders and leadership.
• Participate in technical discussions supporting near- and long-term system planning.
• Develop test procedures for algorithm evaluation and analysis.
• Maintain code quality through version control, automated software builds, and automated unit testing.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance
• 2+ years of experience using MATLAB.
• Solid understanding of algorithms and software design patterns.
• Software development experience in Linux environments, including CentOS or Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Windows.
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas and develop clear, well-organized presentations for audiences at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in radar system design, development, engineering, test, evaluation, and data analysis
• Proactive continuous learner, ideally with public repositories on GitLab, GitHub, etc.
• Quality technical writing skills
• Good understanding of unit testing in a C++ environment
• Competent understanding of Python

What We Offer:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

If you're driven by intellectually stimulating work, enjoy collaborating with talented peers, and thrive in a high-performing environment, then Dalcom may be for you!

As a HUBZone-certified Small Business, Dalcom is committed to creating employment opportunities for individuals who live in historically underutilized business zones. Although HUBZone residency is not required for this position, qualified candidates who reside in a HUBZone are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates identifying themselves as HUBZone residents must be able to provide documentation verifying their qualifying residential address. Check Address