Signals Software Engineer II

Reflexive Concepts•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Reflexive Concepts is seeking a skilled Signals Software Engineer II to join our team! This role involves analyzing user requirements, designing and coding new software or modifying existing software, and debugging existing code. The engineer will describe various signal processing and digital modulation techniques, integrate software into new or modified operating environments, and provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards. Responsibilities include developing and implementing algorithms to meet system performance and functional standards, assisting with test procedures, and writing/reviewing software documentation. The role also involves serving as a team lead, modifying software for error correction or performance improvement, and using scientific analysis and mathematical models for design. Specific tasks include using signal processing algorithms, designing software based on sparse documentation, leading development teams, and implementing complex signal processing algorithms with strict constraints. Quality control and software development using C++ and Java are key, with potential for additional languages. An advanced understanding of the Linux operating system is required, along with conferring with engineers to derive requirements and analyze systems. A software framework for efficient data processing and identifying issues in RF processing systems within an enterprise architecture are also part of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
At least seven (7) years' experience as a SSWE or equivalent on a project with a focus on Radio Frequency (RF), to include experience with Fourier transforms, filtering, communications theory, digital modulation, error control coding, signals analysis tools (e.g. WVT, DVT), and digital signal processing (e.g. adaptive beamforming/filtering, demodulation).
Four (4) years of additional SSWE or equivalent experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Develops, maintains, and enhances signal processing software (e.g. detectors, demodulators, protocol processors).
Works individually or as part of a team.
Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
Resolves software problem reports.
Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Nice To Haves

Software defined radio architecture (e.g. SCA, REDHAWK, or GNU)
Commercial wireless standards
geolocation techniques
Software configuration management tools (e.g. Git, ClearQuest, Trac, or Subversion)
Python
Eclipse IDE
Google Protocol Buffer
Model-based design (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink)
Service oriented architecture
Linux OS

Responsibilities

Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
Debug existing software and correct defects
Describe various signal processing techniques
Identify various digital modulation techniques
Integrate existing software into new or modified operating environments
Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
Develop and implement algorithms to meet system performance and functional standards
Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
Write and review software and system documentation
Develop software solutions; confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage, and work processes; and investigate problem areas
Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt it to new hardware, or improve its performance
Design, develop, and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design
Use signal processing algorithms to convert a signal
Design signal processing software based on sparse documentation
Lead one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process
Design and implement complex signal processing algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints
Perform quality control on products
Write software using C++ and Java; suggest additional languages as needed to solve problems
Apply an advanced understanding of the Linux operating system
Confer with system and software engineers to derive software requirements and obtain information on project limitations, capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces
Develop and maintain a software framework to enable efficient processing of data
Identify the source of problems in a Radio Frequency (RF) processing system and associated systems in an enterprise architecture
Develops, maintains, and enhances signal processing software (e.g. detectors, demodulators, protocol processors)
Works individually or as part of a team
Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results
Resolves software problem reports
Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment
Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components