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Senior RF Communications Engineer Direct Hire, FTEAdditional Job Description: Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret government security clearance. Job Description Summary: A Senior Communications Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and testing of radio frequency (RF) and communications systems. This engineer is expected to demonstrate strong understanding of RF, Digital Signal Processing algorithms, and Communications. Also they should have the ability to troubleshoot and solve complex RF or Communications problems. The role requires excellent communication skills and ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary groups, including software, hardware and material engineering. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities • Design and implement DSP algorithms. • Knowledge of wireless communication theory and systems. • Experience with Software Defined Radios (SDR) • Manage complex engineering projects in a fast-paced environment. • Develop and maintain effective internal/external relationships. • Use standard laboratory instrumentation for validation and troubleshooting. • Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction – contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements. • Perform analysis and modeling of complex radio frequency systems • Contribute to customer presentations. • Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical disciplines. • Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies. • Expertise in using DSP and SDR software and hardware tools. • Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback • Ability to lead a team of engineers • Performs other related duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities • Very experienced with Ettus USRPs, UHD, GNURadio, RFNoC • Very experienced with hands-on test/measurement to validate the performance of SDRs or general transceivers • Knowledge of DSP algorithms design and implementation • Experience with digital communication systems, PHY layer topics, channel coding algorithms and modulation theory • Proficient with MATLAB and/or Python and/or C++ • Excellent mathematical skills. • Strong problem solving skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability and willing to work in highly collaborative team environment. • Excellent management and organizational skills: proven ability to meet deadlines, task prioritization and attention to details Education Requires bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Masters degree preferred. Experience Requires 5-7 years experience in Radio Frequency or Communications Engineering or related.