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Senior Software Engineer, RF Spectrum Solutions

BattelleColumbus, OH
$135,000 - $175,000Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle's Advanced Microsystems Solutions (AMS) organization is seeking a Software Engineer to support the development of next-generation Radio Frequency (RF) and Spectrum Operations solutions. This role will focus on designing and developing software applications, signal processing algorithms, and mission systems that enable customers to sense, analyze, exploit, and operate within contested electromagnetic environments. The successful candidate will work within multidisciplinary teams of software engineers, RF engineers, systems engineers, data scientists, and researchers to develop innovative capabilities supporting spectrum awareness, signal intelligence, communications resilience, electronic attack, and electronic support missions. The engineer will contribute throughout the full lifecycle, from concept development and prototyping through integration, testing, deployment, and customer transition.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience developing software for complex technical systems.
  • Proficiency in one or more of the following: C++, Python, Java, Rust
  • Experience developing software in Linux environments.
  • Understanding of: RF communications systems, Digital signal processing, Wireless networking, Electromagnetic spectrum concepts
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

  • Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
  • Experience with: GNU Radio, Redhawk, MATLAB/Simulink, Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud-native architectures
  • Familiarity with: RF modeling and simulation, Electronic Warfare systems, SIGINT systems, Spectrum monitoring technologies, RF testing and instrumentation
  • Experience with software-defined radio platforms such as: Ettus USRP, NI SDR, Per Vices, Custom SDR hardware
  • Knowledge of phased-array systems, beamforming, and advanced sensing technologies.
  • Experience integrating AI/ML techniques into RF and signal-processing applications.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications supporting advanced RF, communications, and spectrum operations systems.
  • Develop scalable software architectures for real-time signal processing and mission applications.
  • Design and implement APIs, services, and data-processing pipelines that support sensor integration and spectrum exploitation workflows.
  • Develop software utilizing modern software engineering practices, DevSecOps methodologies, and Agile development frameworks.
  • Develop and optimize digital signal processing algorithms for: Signal detection and classification, Modulation and demodulation, Direction finding and geolocation, Spectrum monitoring and analysis, Waveform processing, Interference mitigation.
  • Implement algorithms using C++, Python, and other high-performance programming languages.
  • Evaluate algorithm performance utilizing both simulated and operational datasets.
  • Develop software applications supporting software-defined radio platforms and RF sensor systems.
  • Interface software with RF front ends, communications systems, phased-array systems, and embedded processing hardware.
  • Integrate third-party and custom RF technologies into mission systems.
  • Support laboratory and field testing activities to validate system performance.
  • Develop software supporting electromagnetic spectrum awareness and spectrum management capabilities.
  • Contribute to solutions supporting electronic support, electronic attack, and electronic protection missions.
  • Create tools for visualization, analysis, and operational decision support within complex RF environments.
  • Support mission planning, execution, and analysis workflows for spectrum operations.
  • Participate in system architecture development, trade studies, and design reviews.
  • Collaborate with customers and program teams to translate operational requirements into technical solutions.
  • Support proposal development, technology roadmaps, and business growth activities.

Benefits

  • Compressed work schedule allowing for every other Friday off.
  • Hybrid work arrangement (60% in-office, 40% remote).
  • Paid time off.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits.
  • Optional supplemental benefits.
  • Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution.
  • Tuition assistance.

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