Senior Software Defined Radio Engineer Job at Two Six Technologies in Herndon

Overview of Opportunity

Join the Wireless Division at Two Six Technologies, where we push the boundaries of software-defined radio and digital signal processing to develop innovative solutions for complex wireless and embedded systems. We are seeking a Senior Software Defined Radio (SDR) Engineer to design and implement advanced hardware and software for mission-critical R&D programs in Herndon, Virginia. As part of our interdisciplinary team of RF engineers, embedded developers, and security researchers, you’ll architect, develop, and prototype cutting-edge SDR systems—applying your expertise in RF design, protocol analysis, and DSP to deliver impactful solutions that advance national security.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement bespoke SDR solutions using COTS hardware and software with C/C++, GNU Radio, or Python in a Linux environment.
• Detect, identify, and decode captured RF waveforms.
• Perform RF signal reception and transmission using various modulation schemes, including FSK, PSK, and QAM.
• Solve technical challenges in communications, signal collection, data processing, and electronic warfare domains.
• Design and execute experiments and prototypes in well-equipped laboratory facilities featuring SDR hardware, FPGA development systems, and RF signal test and measurement equipment.
• Provide subject matter expertise in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and SDR development.
• Lead a small team of engineers in a rapid prototyping environment.

Basic Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Software Defined Radios (SDR) development experience.
• Experience in SIGINT or communications systems development and test.
• Demonstrated ability to architect and implement digital processing and SDR system solutions with real-world performance requirements.
• Active Top Secret Clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Linux-based DSP systems that span across CPUs, FPGAs, GPUs, and SDR platforms.
• Experience with CUDA and GPU HW acceleration for DSP applications.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret Clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Benefits

Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; retirement benefits; paid leave; tuition assistance; and professional development.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to accommodations@twosixtech.com. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.