RF Waveform Analyst
Core
Analyze and characterize complex RF waveforms, modulation schemes, and communications protocols to detect, classify, and extract information for national security missions.
Role type
Senior IC RF Waveform Analyst
Builds
Automated processing pipelines, detection/classification algorithms, and analysis tools for RF/I/Q data
Domain
National Security / RF Communications / Signal Processing
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
RF waveform analysis, digital signal processing, protocol analysis, modulation techniques (AM/FM/PSK/FSK/QAM/OFDM), I/Q data handling, software-defined radios, algorithm development (Python/MATLAB/C++)
Preferred skills
Statistical signal processing, detection and estimation theory, demodulation/synchronization/detection algorithms, wireless technologies (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/cellular/satellite), automated data processing pipelines
Technologies
GNU Radio, USRP, MATLAB, Python, C++, GNU Hardware
Responsibilities
Analyze and characterize complex RF waveforms and communications protocols; Develop algorithms to detect, classify, and demodulate RF signals; Design and conduct laboratory and field experiments; Build software tools to process and visualize large RF datasets; Mentor early-career engineers; Document and present findings to sponsors and intelligence audiences
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship
