RF Signal Processing Engineer

Parsons; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a RF Signal Processing Engineer to develop M&S software supporting a U.S. Army Radar System Integration Laboratory. The role involves near real-time C++ implementations of DSP algorithms and coordination with MATLAB and SoC embedded solutions.

Active TS clearance is required. The position is part of our Federal Solutions team, with responsibilities spanning algorithm development, technical reporting, and system planning across defense missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5+ years of experience, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience with MATLAB.
• Strong understanding of algorithms and software design patterns.
• Experience developing on Linux (CentOS/RHEL) and Windows.
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop DSP, DBF, and I/Q processing algorithms in C++ for a distributed simulation environment.
• Provide signal processing expertise for radar I/Q data.
• Analyze gaps and tradeoffs in existing simulations and develop COAs.
• Communicate approaches and findings to leadership at all levels.
• Collaborate in technical discussions for near- and long-term system planning.
• Prepare technical reports and conference papers describing findings and future work.
• Write test procedures for algorithm evaluation and analysis.
• Manage code quality with version control, automated builds, and unit testing.

Skills

MATLAB

C++

Algorithms

Linux

Windows

Top Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree (STEM)

Tools

Version control

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Job Description

Parsons is seeking a RF Signal Processing Engineer. The selected candidate will develop Modeling & Simulation (M&S) software supporting the development and sustainment of a U.S. Army Radar System Integration Laboratory (SIL). The position requires technical coordination with internal and external organizations to support requirements definition, near real-time C++ implementations of Digital Signal Processing algorithms, and coordination with teams implementing similar algorithms within MATLAB, as well as within System on a Chip (SoC) embedded solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms for Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Digital Beam Forming (DBF), and general I/Q processing; implement these algorithms in C++ and integrate into distributed simulation environment
• Provide expertise in signal processing, particularly in the processing of radar I/Q data
• Analyze gaps and tradeoffs in existing simulations environment, and develop corresponding Courses of Action (COAs)
• Communicate proposed approaches and findings to all levels of leadership
• Collaborate in technical discussions to assist with near- and long-term system planning
• Prepare technical reports and conference papers describing findings and future work
• Write test procedures for algorithm evaluation and analysis
• Manage code quality through version control, automated software builds, and automated unit testing

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree (STEM) and 5+ years of experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• 2+ years of experience with MATLAB
• Competent understanding of algorithms and software design patterns
• Development experience on Linux (CentOS, RHEL) and Windows
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Clearly communicates complex ideas and produces high-impact, well-organized presentations in relevant terms for audiences at all levels

Desired 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

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range

$103,500.00 - $181,100.00

Benefits

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.