Communications Signal Processing Engineer with Security Clearance - Huntsville, AL, United States - HigherEchelon

Description

Communications Signal Processing Engineer Location:
Huntsville, AL Description: Seeking a motivated and ambitious Communications Signal Processing Engineer to join the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center - Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Technology and Certification Center
This position will perform analysis and provide technical expertise in support of advanced signal processing algorithms, datalink vulnerability assessments, communications architecture design, Electronic Wafare, and Anti-Jam Technologies

Responsibilities and Requirements:
Research and develop advanced signal processing algorithms
Provide performance and vulnerability assessments for data link waveforms
Provide technical expertise to aid in product improvement and acquisitions
Perform analysis of advanced protected Anti-Jam / Low Probability of Detection waveforms

Required Skills:
General signal processing expertise in signal modeling, filter modeling, noise modeling, or Fourier transforms Communications waveform modulation theory (PSK, QAM, etc.)

Spread LPD waveforms (DSSS, FHSS, MCSS, hybrid methods, etc.) Signal detection theory (energy detection, feature detection, etc.) Cyclo-stationary feature analysis (cyclic autocorrelation, cepstral analysis, etc.) Basic MATLAB programming (cell arrays, structs, tables, graphics, MATLAB path, data import and export, etc.) Object Oriented MATLAB programming (methods, properties, and their attributes; value and handle classes; object arrays; etc.) Technical research experience (IEEE journals, etc.) and implementation of findings via algorithm development Strong knowledge of RF concepts (RF testing, RF propagation, RF schematics, link budgets, etc.)

, especially in relation to over-the-air signal detection Hands-on test equipment experience (spectrum/signal analyzer, signal/function generator, oscilloscope) Must be a US Citizen Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance Desired Skills:
Current Active Secret Security Clearance Experience with detection of communication signals
SATCOM and LOS communications
Forward error correction (FEC) techniques (LDPC, turbo codes, Reed-Solomon, etc.)

Networked or multi-access data links (CDMA/TDMA, MANET, hub/spoke, mesh, etc.) Common Data Links (CDL) and Digital Data Links (DDL) Digital RF memory (DRFM) Experience with Ant-Jam and EW threats (detectors/jammers) Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering or physics
5 years of experience in signal processing; communications; and/or electronic warfare (EW) #CJ About HigherEchelon, Inc
HigherEchelon, Inc
(HE) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) with offerings in Engineering, Gaming, Human Capital, Enterprise Technology and Cyber Solutions
HigherEchelon aims to be the premier trusted partner in organizational excellence and achieves this through sustained investment in talent and the employee experience
HigherEchelon puts the employee first to better serve customer needs and sustain excellence
HigherEchelon offers competitive full-time benefits including paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) matching, full health/dental/vision coverage, plus much more
For on-site and remote employees, flexible work schedules are offered when authorized
By joining our team, you are choosing to embark on a journey towards excellence as a valued team member and trusted partner
We appreciate your inquiry and look forward to discussing the opportunity further

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled:
HigherEchelon, Inc

is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures
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