Computer Engineer Development of RF and Digital Systems

MIT Lincoln Laboratory•Lexington, MA

2d•$116,400 - $182,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Integrated RF and Photonics Technology Group is currently seeking a full-time Computer Engineer to aid in the development of next generation RF and digital systems. The position includes opportunities to take part in the design and prototyping of complex RF systems, with primary focus on digital (FPGA/DSP/microcontroller-based) circuits, networking, firmware and software. This involves working in a team of electrical and mechanical engineers. The position will include both architecture and concept development, experimental prototyping, and demonstrating results for advanced RF prototypes. An ideal candidate will be able to work independently in these areas and perform as part of a small team of developers in larger system designs.

Requirements

Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related technical degree with demonstrable knowledge of embedded signal processing hardware is preferred.
Bachelor of Science plus 5 years of directly related experience will be acceptable in lieu of a Master of Science degree.
Experience developing software for real-time distributed systems.
Experience with high level synthesis tools with specific application to Xilinx RFSoC.
Experience developing synthesizable VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog.
Experience implementing FPGA designs in hardware.
Experience testing and debugging firmware designs in both simulation and in hardware.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing and integrating with digital interfaces, such as SPI, PCIe and Gigabit Ethernet.
Good working knowledge of the operation of laboratory test equipment and RF hardware including but not limited to network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, software defined radios, etc.
Experience in C++ and Java within a real-time Linux processing environment.
Proficiency in MatLab, C/C++, Python or other scientific programming languages.
Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills.
Excellent communication skills and understanding of embedded processing concepts needed to communicate with staff regarding the use of industry best practices for development and documentation.

Responsibilities

Design and prototyping of complex RF systems, with primary focus on digital (FPGA/DSP/microcontroller-based) circuits, networking, firmware and software.
Architecture and concept development.
Experimental prototyping.
Demonstrating results for advanced RF prototypes.
Working independently in development areas.
Performing as part of a small team of developers in larger system designs.