Senior SDR & RF Systems Engineer – DSP/Reverse‑Engineering

Socket.dev; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 130,818 - 218,030; Full time

Job summary

Two Six Technologies in Herndon, Virginia, is seeking a Senior RF Systems Engineer to develop software for DSP/SDR systems. You will perform architecture design, software development, testing, analysis, and debugging to support R&D programs in a DoD-relevant environment.

The role offers autonomy to define toolchains, guide lab build-outs, and select SDR platforms and software. You will focus on RF signal generation, protocol analysis, and reverse engineering, collaborating across teams in a

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
• Degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of DSP and SDR development experience.
• Extensive RF reverse engineering experience, including deriving transmission parameters.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer RF protocols and COTS devices to map reception logic and generate downlink messages.
• Synthesize and generate custom RF waveforms based on reverse-engineered parameters.
• Detect, identify, and decode captured RF waveforms and complex signals.
• Implement DSP and SDR solutions in Linux and work with SDR platforms for lab experiments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a rapid prototyping environment.

Skills

DSP development

SDR development

RF reverse engineering

C++/Python

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Physics/CS or equivalent

Tools

Ghidra

Linux

Job description

Two Six Technologies in Herndon, Virginia, is seeking a Senior RF Systems Engineer to develop software for DSP/SDR systems. You will perform architecture design, software development, testing, analysis, and debugging to support R&D programs in a DoD-relevant environment.

The role offers autonomy to define toolchains, guide lab build-outs, and select SDR platforms and software. You will focus on RF signal generation, protocol analysis, and reverse engineering, collaborating across teams in a