SDR Capability Developer - Python/C++/Linux/Unix/MATLAB/NumPy

Build to something to be proud of.

Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

 

Description

Captivation Software is looking for a mid or senior level level software defined radio developer to assist with daily responsibilities at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Candidates must be able to commute to APG 3+ days/week. 

 

Requirements

Security Clearance:

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline
• At least 3 years of previous experience

Required Skills:

• Digital Signal Processing background with a strong understanding of digital modulation schemes and implementation onto software defined radio platforms.
• Familiar with fundamentals of RF signals processing and analysis such as fast Fourier transform (FFT), modulation, framing, forward error correction (FEC), and cyclo-stationary processing
• Familiarity with SDR hardware, including MSDD, Ettus, RTL, and their supporting software packages such as USRP/UHD
• Demonstrated experience with Python and C/C++
• Proficient within a Linux/Unix environment

Desired Skills:

• Strong understanding of satellite communication protocols (GNSS, DVB-S, etc)
• Proficient with Python processing libraries (NumPy, SciPy CuPy, Numba, Pandas, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Jupyter, etc)
• Proficient with SDR development tools and frameworks (MATLAB, X-Midas, GnuRadio, REDHAWK, etc.)
• Proficient with CUDA/GPU signal processing algorithm development, including design, implementation, benchmarking, and optimization
• Proficient with data structure and algorithm design and implementation, including analysis of complexity and optimization
• Experience wrapping C/C++ library for Python
• Experience integrating SDR applications into containerized environments (Docker/Podman/K8)
• Experience deploying near-real-time capabilities on low SWaP / IoT platforms such as NVIDIA Jetson or Raspberry Pi scale hardware

 

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

Benefits

• Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
• Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
• Above Market Hourly Rates
• $3,200 HSA Contribution
• 5 Weeks Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D