Senior Embedded Software Engineer

5V Tech | Certified B Corp™; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering technology company in Tysons Corner, VA is seeking a Software-Defined Radio Engineer. You'll design and optimize advanced systems for challenging environments, significantly impacting wireless communications technology. Ideal candidates have strong wireless systems experience and knowledge of 3GPP standards. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible remote work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital communications and protocol stack behavior.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and shipping RF-intensive products.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity for embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize software-defined radio systems.
• Support development of breakthrough products in RF and signal processing.

Skills

Layer 1/2 wireless systems experience

Knowledge of 3GPP standards (4G/5G NR)

Experience designing embedded systems

Familiarity with RF components

Understanding of cybersecurity considerations

Debugging complex signal processing chains

Education

US Citizenship

Tools

GNU Radio or similar SDR frameworks

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Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Engineer – Communications & Sensing Innovation

Location: Tysons Corner, VA (Remote Flexibility)

Salary + Benefits Package: Competitive & Based on Experience in RF and Embedded Systems

Step into a high-impact role at a rapidly scaling technology company pioneering a novel approach to wireless communications and sensing. Backed by industry veterans and strategic stakeholders, this mission-driven team is developing platforms that push the boundaries of what's possible in RF, signal processing, and embedded systems; tailored for both commercial and civil applications. The work you’ll do here will not only define the company’s future, but shape capabilities across sectors ranging from national security to industrial sensing.

What You’ll Be Working On:

As an SDR Engineer, you’ll help design, build, and optimize advanced software-defined radio systems for real-world deployment in some of the most physically and technically demanding environments. Your work will directly support the development of breakthrough products leveraging proprietary technologies that surpass current limitations of conventional wireless platforms (Wi-Fi, acoustics, optics, RF). From embedded software to RF signal processing and test systems, you’ll operate across the full SDR stack; customizing commercial platforms or designing new ones from the ground up.

What You Bring:

•Layer 1/2 wireless systems experience with strong understanding of digital communications and protocol stack behavior.

•Deep knowledge of 3GPP standards (4G/5G NR) and how they apply to SDR and embedded system implementations.

•Demonstrated experience in designing and shipping embedded systems, particularly for RF-intensive products.

•Familiarity with HF/VHF/UHF frequencies, antennas, and RF front-end components.

•Solid understanding of cybersecurity considerations for embedded systems used in high-assurance or critical environments.

•Experience debugging and maintaining complex signal processing chains across both hardware and software layers.

• US Citizenship is required.

Bonus Points For:

•Experience with PDR/CDR processes and structured systems engineering practices.

•Familiarity with SDR frameworks like GNU Radio, UHD, or similar.

Why This Role?

You’ll join a tight-knit, multidisciplinary engineering team at a pivotal moment. The company is building the foundation of next-generation wireless infrastructure, and your voice will influence the direction and culture from day one. With no rigid onsite requirements, flexibility is built in though proximity to the Tysons Corner, VA area is preferred for team collaboration and field activity as needed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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