The multi-disciplinary SNC Digital RF Projects team supports a group of efforts developing and sustaining next generation communications, signals intelligence (SIGINT), and electronic warfare capabilities for the Department of Defense. We are looking for experienced Engineers to join our team of bold thinkers to leverage the best practices in Agile development to deliver state of the art capabilities in support of our nation’s warfighters.

We dream big at Sierra Nevada Corporation—advocating the exploration of space, keeping service members safe and creating the systems that keep our world united and sustain our way of living. Join our team! As a critical member of the engineering team, you will be using your skills and expertise to research, architect, model, simulate, test, certify and improve cutting edge products and services. You will be using your skills and expertise to define, design, develop, test, certify and improve cutting-edge products supporting advanced electronic systems for critical multi-domain systems.

The DigitalRF DSP Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance software systems that process digital signals for intelligence and military purposes. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of signal processing techniques and algorithms, networking, packets and be familiar with the latest hardware and software tools used in Linux SW & DSP (e.g. Vivado) development. The role requires a strong team player who can work closely with hardware engineers, system architects, and other software developers to bring innovative solutions to the intelligence, military, and defense sectors.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

This role will also support integration, test, and verification in the final productsAnalyze, design, simulate, and implement algorithms in hardware descriptor languages (VHDL, Verilog) and/or in C++ based on customer requirements and/or MATLAB model(s)Implement and validate signal processing concepts such as FFTs, channelizers, digital filters, digital modulation, digital down/up-conversion, adaptive processing, etcCollaborate with a multi-disciplined design team (electrical engineers, systems engineers and scientists) to design and integrate challenging DSP FPGA designs and RF sensor systemsCollaborate with a multi-disciplined design team to design and integrate DSP applications for latest System on a Chip (SoC) implementations such as Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+, Intel Stratix-10, and Xilinx RFSoC, VersalImplement solutions that interface with hardware and SW systems (FPGAs, GPUs, GPPs) Contribute to the development of processing architectures, design patterns, and engineering best practicesParticipate in code reviews, testing, and debugging efforts as part of a collaborative team environmentDevelop and maintain requirements documents, functional specification documents, interface control documents, etcDevelop project test plans and test procedures, provide test planning support, and assist in the execution of both lab testing and field testing
 

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or other related discipline and typically 6 or more years of relevant experienceHigher education may substitute for relevant experienceDemonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practicesThorough knowledge of engineering principles and practiceExperience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teamDetailed understanding of requirements management, system design, integrationBasic understanding of digital circuit conceptsExperience with FPGA HDL development, simulation and analysis, utilizing the VHDL languageAverage to Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Visio)

Qualifications We Prefer:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field5+ years of experience developing DSP systems, preferably in a SIGINT/military contextProficiency in VHDL, Verilog HDL codingUnderstanding of signal processing (frequency domain, time domain, Filtering and Channelizing IQ data)Experience with signal processing libraries and frameworks such as GNU radio, LiquidSdr, intel primitives (IPP), liquid DSP, FFTW, GNU scientific libraries, etc.Familiarity with networking, packets, TCP/IP, UDP, Multicast and network architecturesFamiliarity with gRPC, sockets, XML and JSONFamiliarity with government open standards: SOSA, VITA, MORA, etc.Familiarity with a LINUX development environment, Petalinux and YoctoFamiliarity with FPGA and ARM processors and memory access (e.g. DMA)Familiarity with MATLAB & SimulinkFamiliarity with revision control (git, cvs, clearcase, etc.)Familiarity with C/C++, Python, and other scripting languages commonly used in DSP systemsExperience and willingness for lab testingUS Citizenship with an active security clearance is preferredIaaS/PaaSData managementVITA 49.2RF hardware systems engineering

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Estimated Starting Salary Range: $108,496.89 - $149,183.22. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination.  Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.