AeroVironment

AeroVironment

Senior DSP Engineer

Leesburg, VA · Senior

No sponsorship$128k-$195kDetected 1 day ago
C++MATLABAlgorithmsMachine LearningCybersecurityElectrical EngineeringSignal ProcessingRF Engineering5G/LTEResearchCommunication

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
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Lottery odds (Level IV)94
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About the role

  • Qualifications: - B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement DSP algorithms to detect and analyze UAS RF signals.
  • Develop signal processing workflows in MATLAB and production-ready implementations in C++.
  • Manage source code and collaborative development using Git.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including RF engineers, data scientists, and mission analysts.
  • Research and evaluation of emerging technology, industry, and market trends to assist in project development and/or operational support activities.
  • We don't just build defense technology-we redefine what's possible.
  • As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber.
  • Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we're not building history, we're building what's next.
  • If you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there's no better place to do it than AV.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 8 years of professional experience.
  • Experience in RF signal detection, demodulation, and characterization.
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline. A minimum of 8 years of professional experience. Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience.
  • Proficient in C++ and MATLAB for algorithm development and simulation.
  • Strong background in reverse engineering wireless communication protocols.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
  • Clearance Level
  • No Clearance
  • The salary range for this role is:
  • $128,000 - $195,250
  • AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.
  • ITAR Requirement:

Nice to have

  • The ideal candidate will have experience in Software Defined Radio (SDR) based systems, signal detection, RF protocol (WiFi, LTE, WiMAX, Bluetooth, LoRa,...) decode, and strong software skills.
  • Familiarity with phased array DF techniques and AI/ML-based classification approaches is a plus.

Compensation

  • $128,000 - $195,250

Benefits

  • AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
  • For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

Company info

  • http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
  • We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
  • Principals only need apply.
  • NO agencies please.
  • Founded by legendary innovator Dr.

Equal opportunity

  • We are proud to be an EEO/AA
  • Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
  • AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
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