National Security Solutions (NSS) Internship - High Speed Data Collector

KBR • Ann Arbor, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Project Overview The purpose of this project is to integrate a high-speed RF System-on-Chip (RFSoC) card into a computer system, develop software to stream high-speed data into RAM/storage, and to document the process. Testing will be performed through the injection of synthetic data.

Requirements

• Rising juniors/seniors currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or computer engineering.
• Coursework and experience with C++ and Linux.
• Experience with the Git, CMake, gcc compiler, and Linux command-line tools.
• Familiarity with digital signal processing concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or computer engineering.
• Coursework and experience with FPGA, DSP, and/or PCIe bus transfers.
• Experience with the Vivado development environment.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment (arbitrary waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Install and configure the RFSoC board, following anti-static procedures.
• Develop C++ software to configure RFSoC board and stream its data to RAM or storage.
• Perform testing of the data collection software with synthetic RF data.
• Generate appropriate documentation.
• Compile findings and results into a briefing for Advanced Technology staff.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern