EW Embedded Software Engineer

RTX • Arlington, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

RTX BBN Technologies solves challenging, real-world problems for our customers in the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community through research, exploration, development, and prototyping. Our team specializes in developing next-generation Electronic Warfare (EW) and related RF sensor system technologies by combining a fundamental understanding of the underlying EM physics including complex electromagnetic interactions and signatures, and propagation phenomenology, with a deep expertise in analysis, statistical signal processing, optimization, and machine learning. We are searching for an EW Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will function as technical contributor working across multiple EW and RF sensing projects. You will provide technical execution on design and implementation, working closely with other highly skilled professionals in areas of signal processing algorithms, modeling and simulation, and firmware development. What you will do: Design, develop, implement, and test new applications and prototype systems Collaborate across a broader team of signal processing algorithm developers, hardware designers, and software implementation experts to plan out and achieve program goals Be responsible for significant portions of the embedded code base, becoming the subject matter expert in those areas Assist the team in elevating our software development practices Participate in laboratory and field tests to collect and analyze data, test new capabilities, and perform demonstrations

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• MS with 3+ years of relevant experience, or BS with 5+ years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related field
• High proficiency in C/C++ and Python/MATLAB
• Proficiency with digital signal processing (DSP)
• Proficiency with embedded development and applications
• Independently execute responsibilities with minimal review or supervision
• Highly interactive within the cross functional team, leading collaboration to ensure team success
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Position will require some amount of overnight travel

Nice To Haves

• Software-defined radio
• Signal processing
• Real-time embedded software/firmware development
• Embedded Linux
• ARM processors and system on a chip (SoC) systems
• Statistical modeling and/or deep learning
• FPGA development using Verilog or VHDL

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and test new applications and prototype systems
• Collaborate across a broader team of signal processing algorithm developers, hardware designers, and software implementation experts to plan out and achieve program goals
• Be responsible for significant portions of the embedded code base, becoming the subject matter expert in those areas
• Assist the team in elevating our software development practices
• Participate in laboratory and field tests to collect and analyze data, test new capabilities, and perform demonstrations

Benefits

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
• Relocation Assistance available
• To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide: A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D. A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research. A technically competent pool of research scientists who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine your research vision and goals. Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support. Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition your research and ultimately see it fielded.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees