Senior SDR Research Scientist – Onsite TS/SCI

Peraton; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton Labs in Maryland is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to advance SDR-based capabilities for wireless communications, networking, and cyber experimentation. You will design, prototype, test, and evaluate solutions on-site at a customer site near College Park, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to move concepts toward deployable prototypes.

The role requires 6+ years of relevant experience with a technical degree, strong SDR and RF knowledge, proficiency in C/C++, Python, MATLAB,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 4+ years with a Master’s degree, or 2+ years with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field.
• 2+ years hands-on experience developing Software Defined Radio solutions.
• Strong understanding of RF systems, wireless communications, digital signal processing, and SDR architectures.
• Experience with SDR hardware such as USRP/Ettus, HackRF, BladeRF, LimeSDR, or similar platforms.
• Experience working in Linux-based development environments.
• Ability to develop, test, troubleshoot, and document research prototypes.
• Experience developing SDR or wireless communications using C/C++, Python, GNU Radio, MATLAB, Simulink, or similar tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts and research results to stakeholders.
• US Citizenship is a requirement for this position
• This position requires an active/current TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, prototype, and test Software Defined Radio capabilities for wireless communications and networking systems
• Research and implement signal processing, waveform, protocol, and radio frequency techniques to support mission-focused experimentation
• Develop SDR applications and prototypes using tools such as GNU Radio, UHD/USRP, Python, C/C++, MATLAB, Simulink, or similar
• Work with commercial and open-source SDR platforms, including USRP, Ettus, HackRF, BladeRF, LimeSDR, or similar
• Support wireless protocol research, analysis, implementation, and experimentation across LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, SATCOM, MANET, tactical radio, or custom waveform environments
• Integrate SDR capabilities with Linux-based systems, networking environments, containers, testbeds, and cyber experimentation platforms
• Conduct lab-based testing, field testing, performance analysis, data collection, and troubleshooting of RF and SDR systems
• Analyze wireless signals, protocol behavior, RF performance, and systems teams to integrate SDR capabilities into larger prototypes
• Communicate findings, technical approaches, and prototype results through customer briefings, technical reports, whitepapers, or publications

Skills

Communication skills

US Citizenship

TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Strong written/verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Ph.D. in related technical field (advanced)

Tools

USRP/Ettus

HackRF

BladeRF

LimeSDR

GNU Radio

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Peraton Labs in Maryland is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to advance SDR-based capabilities for wireless communications, networking, and cyber experimentation. You will design, prototype, test, and evaluate solutions on-site at a customer site near College Park, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to move concepts toward deployable prototypes.

The role requires 6+ years of relevant experience with a technical degree, strong SDR and RF knowledge, proficiency in C/C++, Python, MATLAB,