Junior Computer Engineer
Core
Design, develop, integrate, and evaluate systems for analyzing modern communications technologies and supporting advanced cyber research efforts.
Role type
Junior IC computer engineer (communications systems)
Builds
Laboratory architectures, technical solutions, and prototype capabilities for communications research and testing.
Domain
Defense/Security, Communications, Cyber Research
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Networking concepts, network protocols, distributed systems, hardware/software interfaces, system integration, technical research, Python/C/C++ programming, technical documentation analysis
Preferred skills
Software-defined radio platforms, RF communications systems, digital signal processing, embedded systems, FPGA-based systems, RF test equipment
Technologies
Python, C, C++, USRP, BladeRF, HackRF, LimeSDR, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, vector signal analyzers
Responsibilities
Support design and development of laboratory architectures for communications research; Research communications technologies and hardware platforms; Assist with integrating software-defined radios and embedded systems; Contribute to system architecture development and interface definition; Support evaluation of communications protocols and system interoperability; Perform technical analysis of communications systems; Assist with system testing, experimentation, and validation; Document technical findings and communicate results to engineering teams and government stakeholders
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC