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CoVar · 4 months ago

Signal Processing Engineer

Durham, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

CoVar is a small AI/ML R&D software company in Durham, NC, that focuses on developing AI/ML tools for various applications including defense and biomedical research. The Signal Processing Engineer will develop algorithms and software for RF applications, integrating them into systems and evaluating their performance in real-world scenarios.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Algorithm Development: Design, implement, and optimize signal and array processing algorithms for RF applications, detection, localization, tracking, channel estimation, beamforming, and spectral analysis

Data Analysis: Process and interpret RF datasets for signal detection, classification, tracking, parameter estimation, and pattern recognition

Prototyping & Testing: Develop simulation models (e.g., Python, MATLAB) and implement algorithms on real-time platforms such as FPGAs, GPUs, or SDRs (Software-Defined Radios)

RF System Integration: Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms into RF systems and ensure optimal end-to-end performance

Performance Evaluation: Conduct laboratory and field testing to validate system performance under various operational conditions

Research & Innovation: Stay up to date with emerging RF technologies, advanced signal processing techniques, and industry best practices

Documentation: Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

Qualification

RF signal processingAlgorithm developmentPythonC/C++MATLABMachine learningDSP integrationProposal writingTechnical communicationCross-functional teamwork

Required

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field

3+ years of experience in RF signal processing or a related discipline

Strong proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages: Python, C/C++, or MATLAB

Experience in the following areas: RF signal processing, electronic warfare, optimization, array processing, machine learning, adaptive signal processing, AI/ML algorithm development, radar modeling, RF propagation

Ability to work with cross-functional engineering teams and clearly communicate complex technical concepts

Ability to work in Durham, NC (relocation assistance available)

Eligibility for US security clearance

Preferred

Experience with radar signal processing in Department of Defense (DoD) specific applications including electronic warfare (EW) techniques such as electronic support measures, attack, protection, and cognitive EW

AI/ML algorithm design in the areas of computer vision, reinforcement learning (RL), and natural language processing

Spectrum monitoring and signal classification using machine learning techniques

Translating the mission needs of DoD customers into an end-to-end technical solution

Proposal development and proposal writing

Familiarity with FPGA or GPU acceleration for high-performance DSP

Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded or real-time applications

Active U.S. security clearance