Software Engineer - RF Electronic Warfare Systems

peraton· Information Technology
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📍 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USFULL TIME

About this role

Responsibilities

Peraton Labs is seeking a skilled Software Engineer with a background in RF Engineering or Computer Science to support Army C5ISR Center’s EW science and technology lab. This position is located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland and will require onsite work, 5 days a week. 

 

Responsibilities: 

  • FPGA VHDL firmware development for RF EW systems
  • Develop system/signal of interest (SOI) models
  • Integrate third-party models
  • Collaborate with intelligence and mission partners to develop/evaluate electronic attack (EA) countermeasures in a hardware-in-the-loop environment
  • Support engineering evaluation of EW system models

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Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • 5 years experience with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of BS/BA
  • Understanding of RF EW concepts and applications
  • Proficiency with software-defined radios (e.g., Ettus, Epiq), GNU Radio, and/or firmware programming
  • Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, VHDL, and C+
  • Strong MATLAB skills, including Simulink and relevant toolboxes (DSP, signal processing, radar, etc.)
  • Familiar with the LINUX operating system
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Minimum active SECRET Clearance; TS/SCI eligibility required - must be able to obtain immediately post-onboarding

Desired Skills:

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance
  • Experience with X-MIDAS and Common Framework Environment (CFE)

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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