RF Signal Processing Engineer - EW & SDR Specialist

Socket.dev; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401K

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Healthy work-life balance

Training & development

Job summary

Paragon Cyber Solutions seeks a Signal Processing Engineer to develop RF waveforms and signal processing algorithms for Navy electronic warfare systems, covering concept modeling in MATLAB, software implementation, SDR programming, bench validation, and fielded diagnostics.

The role intersects RF hardware understanding with software depth, requiring strong coding, RF test expertise, and the ability to work with OEMs on system updates and configuration control.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Paragon Cyber Solutions seeks a Signal Processing Engineer to develop RF waveforms and signal processing algorithms for Navy electronic warfare systems, covering concept modeling in MATLAB, software implementation, SDR programming, bench validation, and fielded diagnostics.

The role intersects RF hardware understanding with software depth, requiring strong coding, RF test expertise, and the ability to work with OEMs on system updates and configuration control.