Senior Software Defined Radio Engineer

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit ***.

Summary:

Duties/Responsibilities
• Translate project and system requirements into well-defined hardware architectures working with cross-functional teams.
• Design and/or complete instruments including microprocessors, power, and analog components.
• Innovatively solve issues, drive completion of the project to schedule, and collaboratively work with other technical contributors.
• Build and test prototypes, debug, and prepare documentation for manufacturing, and support.
• Research and enable innovative solutions for cutting-edge designs.
• Engage other engineers and partners to develop reliable, cost effective and solutions for products.
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction - contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Independently performs complex electronic architectures and designs.
• Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on simulation results.
• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Ability to manage a task with multiple engineers and effectively communicate status to project leadership and customers.
• Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities
• Proficiency in electronic design, microprocessor or embedded computing.
• Understanding of design and general computer architecture.
• Ability to write detailed design specifications.
• Computer programming and coding abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent mathematical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Thorough understanding of engineering theories and procedures.

Education
Bachelor's degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related field. Master's Degree preferred.

Experience
5-7 years experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or related.

Additional

As software defined radio (SDR) lead, you will assist in the development of custom/novel systems utilizing SDRs for a variety of applications. Responsibilities include collaborating with DSP and electronics experts while developing custom SDR control code for a variety of applications (e.g. RF signature detection, Wi-Fi, etc.) as well as mentoring junior staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

Very experienced with Ettus USRPs, including

• • UHD (software driver and API for Ettus USRP products)
  • GNURadio and GNURadio Companion
  • RFNoC tool for enabling FPGA processing in USRP devices
• Very experienced with hands-on test/measurement to validate the performance of SDRs or general transceivers; Typical measurements might include
  • Local oscillator phase noise
  • Frequency synchronization across channels
  • Identifying and quantifying noise contributors (LNAs, ADC, LO phase noise, etc.)
  • Characterization of triggering repeatability and synchronization stability
  • Channel performance optimization and matching
• FPGA programming experience
• Proficient in C++ and python
• Experience with digital communication systems, PHY layer topics, channel coding algorithms and modulation theory
• Proficient in using MATLAB for DSP signal analysis
• Design knowledge of digital filters
• Ability to efficiently document test setup descriptions, test parameters, assumptions, results and takeaway messages in parallel with development efforts.
• Though this role is based in Cambridge, MA, consideration could be made for working from our Reston, VA office and traveling to Cambridge 1-2wks per month.
• Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

• Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain a Top Secret government security clearance.

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