RF Signal Processing Engineer, Electronic Warfare

Paragon Cyber Solutions; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with employer matching

Paid Time Off

Short and Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Paragon Cyber Solutions is seeking a Signal Processing Engineer to develop RF waveforms and signal processing for Navy EW systems. You will move concepts through modeling in MATLAB to software implementation on SDRs, then bench and fielded validation with real hardware.

The role blends RF hardware understanding with software depth, requiring hands-on work across the full cycle and collaboration with OEM teams. Clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• 7 years of RF design experience required.
• Proficiency in MATLAB theory and applications.
• Strong software development background and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop signal processing algorithms and RF waveforms for EW/theory testing.
• Prototype, implement, test concepts from idea to validated performance.
• Program and characterize SDRs to evaluate waveform designs.
• Analyze RF protocols and evaluate waveforms with RF test gear.
• Deliver RF solutions for Navy EW systems and perform diagnostics.

Skills

RF design

MATLAB

Software development

System diagnostics

Security clearance eligibility

Waveform development

RF testing

Programming SDRs

Tools

Software Defined Radios

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Paragon Cyber Solutions has an immediate opening for those ready for an exciting and dynamic career as a Signal Processing Engineerto develop the RF waveforms and signal processing algorithms that make Navy electronic warfare systems work. This is hands on engineering across the full cycle: concept and modeling in MATLAB, implementation in software and on software defined radios, bench and lab validation against real hardware, and fielded system diagnostics when something does not behave the way the model said it would. You will work directly with OEM engineering teams on system updates and configuration control.

This role sits at the intersection of RF hardware understanding and software depth. We are looking for someone who is genuinely comfortable on both sides, not an RF engineer who scripts occasionally or a software engineer who has read about mixers.

Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Essential Functions

• Develop signal processing algorithms and waveforms for communications, networking, and electronic warfare applications.
• Model, prototype, implement, and test algorithm concepts in software, carrying them from concept through validated performance.
• Program and characterize software defined radios to implement and evaluate waveform designs.
• Analyze RF communication protocols and evaluate complex waveforms using spectrum analyzers and related RF test equipment.
• Develop, test, and deliver RF signal solutions for Navy EW systems.
• Perform unit and system level testing, diagnostics, and root cause analysis to resolve fielded system issues.
• Coordinate system updates and execute configuration management in collaboration with the OEM.
• Maintain system and design documentation in support of configuration management and delivery requirements.

Required Experience

• 7 years related professional experience in microwave and radio frequency (RF) design.
• Computer design, software development, or computer networks.
• MATLAB theory and application.
• RF device applications and signal processing/protocol testing.
• Strong software coding experience.
• RF test equipment and theory.
• Programming software defined radios.
• Proficiency in system diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching).
• Paid Time Off & 11 Paid Public Holidays.
• Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Healthy Work-Life Balance.
• Training & Development.

Why Work For Paragon Cyber Solutions?

You want to make a difference. You want to be recognized by name versus being a number. You want work with a company where you can grow and work in different areas to increase your knowledge/experience.

A Model of Excellence

That’s our motto in all we do and what we seek in our team members.

Are you a hardworking professional seeking a new opportunity that fosters growth? Look no further!

We are an award-winning minority, woman, veteran-owned, 8(a), EDWOSB, SDVOSB, Tampa, FL-based small business. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality solutions that help our clients protect the integrity of their business operations.