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Ideal Innovations, Inc. · 23 hours ago

RF Signal Processing Engineer

Adelphi, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is seeking a Radio-Frequency (RF) Signal Processing Engineer to develop and analyze advanced signal processing algorithms for RF sensing and electronic warfare systems. The role involves designing and evaluating RF signal processing algorithms, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring alignment with hardware and operational constraints.

ConsultingCRMInformation Technology

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Pamela Kocher

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and evaluate RF signal processing algorithms for radar and related sensing systems

Implement and analyze algorithms for synthetic aperture radar (SAR), including image formation, calibration, and performance assessment

Develop array signal processing techniques for beamforming, adaptive processing, and spatial filtering

Apply spectral estimation methods for detection, classification, and parameter estimation in noisy or interference-limited environments

Develop and refine direction-finding and geolocation algorithms using multi-antenna or multi-sensor RF data

Analyze system-level performance metrics such as resolution, detection probability, false alarm rate, and estimation accuracy

Implement algorithms in simulation and prototype environments, using tools such as MATLAB, Python, or C/C++

Collaborate with systems, RF hardware, and software teams to ensure algorithmic solutions are aligned with hardware and operational constraints

Document algorithms, models, and test results in technical reports and design documentation

Qualification

RF signal processingDigital signal processingAlgorithm developmentMATLABPythonC/C++Spectral estimationTeam collaborationTechnical documentation

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field

Strong foundation in digital signal processing, probability, and linear algebra

Hands-on experience with RF signal processing in one or more of the following areas: radar, SAR, array signal processing, or direction finding

Experience with spectral estimation techniques such as FFT-based methods, parametric estimators, or adaptive approaches

Proficiency with signal processing development tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++)

US citizenship is required to obtain the necessary US clearance

Preferred

Will consider candidates with advanced degrees (MS or PhD). Salary is commensurate with education and experience

Experience with real-world RF data, including calibration, noise mitigation, and interference handling

Familiarity with multi-channel or phased-array systems

Experience transitioning algorithms from research or simulation into real-time or embedded implementations

Knowledge of detection and estimation theory as applied to RF systems

Company

Ideal Innovations, Inc.

Ideal Innovations, Inc, (I-3) is a service disabled veteran-owned firm that provides technology development, consulting and program management to Government, commercial and international customers.

Founded in 1998