Senior SDR Research Scientist - Wireless Prototyping

Peraton Labs; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Peraton Labs is hiring a Senior Research Scientist in College Park, MD, to lead research and development efforts in wireless communications. The role requires extensive experience in Software Defined Radio and RF systems, as well as proficiency in programming tools like GNU Radio and Python. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and must possess a TS/SCI clearance. The target salary range is $135,000 - $216,000, with additional benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of RF systems, wireless communications, and SDR architectures.
• US Citizenship required; active/current TS/SCI w/ Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, prototype, and test Software Defined Radio capabilities.
• Conduct lab-based testing and performance analysis of RF and SDR systems.
• Communicate findings and prototype results through reports and briefings.

Skills

Software Defined Radio solutions

RF systems

Wireless communications

Digital signal processing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

GNU Radio

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Simulink

USRP/Ettus

Job description

Peraton Labs is hiring a Senior Research Scientist in College Park, MD, to lead research and development efforts in wireless communications. The role requires extensive experience in Software Defined Radio and RF systems, as well as proficiency in programming tools like GNU Radio and Python. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and must possess a TS/SCI clearance. The target salary range is $135,000 - $216,000, with additional benefits provided.