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Caliola Engineering, LLC · 1 month ago

Software Defined Radio (SDR) Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$93K/yr - $149K/yr

2+ years exp

Caliola Engineering, LLC is a woman-owned small business focused on secure collaboration and resilient communications. The Software Defined Radio (SDR) Engineer will support the development of innovative wireless communication technologies and products, applying RF and mixed-signal capabilities along with digital signal processing.

Life ScienceSoftwareSoftware EngineeringWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and prototype innovative new technologies to implement software defined radio systems, antennas, and circuits, for various applications, ensuring optimal performance and reliability

In our lab, develop, test and troubleshot SDR hardware, FPGA development systems, and RF signals using test and measurement equipment

Support multiple programs developing and testing novel processing algorithms running on a software defined radio

Develop software and firmware source code in C/C++, Embedded C, and other languages to support Caliola's Design, implement, and maintain test harnesses used to support wireless communications product and prototype development

Develop and plan for SDR operational testing to demonstrate performance in communication and networking systems

Optimize and refine SDR algorithms and implementations to meet evolving operational needs

Work with Systems Engineers to define requirements for realizing new signal processing algorithms

Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, test reports and manuals

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Software Defined RadioC/C++ programmingRF designDigital signal processingFPGA developmentGNU RadioWireless communicationProblem solvingTechnical documentationTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

MS or BS plus 2 years' experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics or a related professional technical discipline

Experience solving technical problems in the areas of wireless communication, data processing, and signals collection

Strong background in scientific programming using languages such as C, C++, Python

Experience developing communication system components for SDR frameworks like GNU Radio

Experience with standard RF lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.)

Experience integrating SDR components with external systems and software

Experience with wireless digital communication systems, in particular modern digital modulation techniques and modem design

Proven track record of being resourceful and creative, and willing to contribute to a multidisciplinary and fast-paced engineering environment

Awareness of relevant industry standards, regulations and best practices in RF design and safety

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. Government. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Ability to transition between sitting and standing as required

Ability to safely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Ability to bend, stoop, and reach

Ability and dexterity to grasp, handle, and manipulate small items such as, but not limited to, cellphones, laptops, USB drives, business cards, documents

Preferred

Fluency in Python and/or C++

Solid foundational knowledge of, and experience with OSI layers of communication or networking systems

Knowledge of version control software (e.g., GIT) and unit testing experience

Digital design experience and FPGA development experience is a plus

Knowledge of software like Keysight ADS, Ansys HFSS, or Microwave Office for design, simulation, and analysis

Benefits

Subsidized health insurance

401(k) matching

Company

Caliola Engineering, LLC

Caliola Engineering, LLC’s staff of systems, security, and software engineers team with PhD researchers to identify and solve mission-critical problems for customers across the US Government.

Founded in 2019

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

51-200 employees