Senior Embedded RF Architect - MPSoC & Radar Systems

STR; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 219,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Architect to define and lead the embedded software architecture for advanced RF systems, including SDR, digital receivers/exciters, and radar subsystems built around MPSoC platforms.

You will work hands-on in C/C++ and embedded Linux while providing technical leadership across FPGA, RF, digital hardware, and systems engineering. Strong background in MPSoC/SoC, FPGAs, and high-speed data paths is required.

Qualifications

• BS with 8+ years or MS with 5+ years in embedded systems.
• Active Top Secret clearance; US citizenship.
• Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ and embedded Linux.
• Experience with MPSoCs/SoCs, FPGAs, high-speed ADCs/DACs, and RF hardware interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead embedded software for MPSoC-based RF systems from requirements through deployment.
• Define hardware/software partitions; develop production-quality C/C++ and embedded Linux software (drivers, BSPs, kernel interfaces).
• Bring up boards and platforms with FPGA/RF teams; manage high-speed ADCs/DACs, JESD links, and clocks.
• Design, implement, and optimize data paths between FPGAs and processors with deterministic latency.
• Lead system integration and test; prepare architecture documents, ICDs, and specs.
• Mentor embedded/firmware engineers; lead design reviews and set development standards.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Embedded Linux

System architecture

Leadership

Education

BS/MS in CS/EE/AE or related field

Tools

FPGA

ADC/DAC

MPSoC/SoC

JESD204B/C

Vivado

PetaLinux

Yocto/Buildroot

JTAG

Logic analyzers

Job description

STR is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Architect to define and lead the embedded software architecture for advanced RF systems, including SDR, digital receivers/exciters, and radar subsystems built around MPSoC platforms.

You will work hands-on in C/C++ and embedded Linux while providing technical leadership across FPGA, RF, digital hardware, and systems engineering. Strong background in MPSoC/SoC, FPGAs, and high-speed data paths is required.