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CHAOS Industries · 2 weeks ago

Staff RF Signal Processing Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $230K/yr

5+ years exp

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today’s realities. They are seeking a Staff RF Signal Processing Software Engineer to develop and enhance algorithms for their electromagnetic warfare product line, focusing on radar systems and advanced digital signal processing techniques.

AerospaceGovernmentMilitaryNational Security

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and refine advanced DSP algorithms to detect, identify, and analyze RF signals

Develop and implement algorithms to enhance signal geolocation accuracy, including direction finding (DF), time difference of arrival (TDOA) and multilateration (MLAT) techniques

Innovate and develop techniques utilizing coherent, distributed sensing to improve signal geolocation accuracy, including advanced beamforming and time-domain processing

Model and simulate sensor performance using software tools (MATLAB, Python, and GNU Radio) to predict and optimize system capabilities

Integrate and test signal processing software with underlying RF/SDR hardware and host processing platforms

This role will require periodic travel, up to 30%

Qualification

RF sensing systemsAdvanced signal processingDSP algorithmsPython programmingC++ programmingMATLAB programmingSoftware defined radiosAgile development toolsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field

5+ years of relevant development experience

Experience working with RF sensing systems (active or passive) and advanced signal processing techniques

Strong theoretical understanding and practical application of signal processing techniques (e.g., beamforming, FFT analyses, matched filtering, multilateration processing, cyclostationary analysis)

Proficiency in programming languages like Python, C++, or MATLAB for algorithm development and integration into current code base

Experience with software defined radios (SDR) and associated signal processing toolkits

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly document technical details and present findings

Must be able to work on-site 3-5 days per week in Hawthorne CA or Washington D.C

U.S. citizen

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Preferred

M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field

Current U.S. security clearance

Expertise with Python for data analysis, algorithm implementation, and software integration

Experience with software testing to ensure it meets the functional specifications

Expertise with electromagnetic spectrum sensing and classification techniques (e.g., machine learning for signal classification)

Experience with agile development tools like JIRA and Confluence

Experience in DoD, military, or other Government environment performing in a related subject area (e.g. engineering, computer science, etc.) in a fast-paced, dynamic environment