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Senior Software Defined Radio Engineer (SDR)


At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Overview of Opportunity 


Two Six Technologies is seeking an impact-focused Senior Software Defined Radio (SDR) Engineer to design and implement hardware and software for DSP/SDR systems. Engineers will perform architecture design, software development, implementation, testing, analysis, and debugging to contribute to innovative R&D programs in Arlington, Virginia. We are looking for candidates with expertise in RF electronics design, RF protocol analysis, and SDR development. This role involves using C/C++ and Python while applying RF expertise to develop cutting-edge RF applications in support of mission-critical projects.

What you will do:


  • 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.

What you will need (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 Secret Clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance 

Nice if you have (Preferred):


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

#LI-ZS1#LI-ONSITETwo 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.The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized.

This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.Salary Range$94,800 - $192,200USDLooking for other great opportunities? Check out Two Six Technologies Opportunities for all our Company’s current openings! Ready to make the first move towards growing your career? If so, check out the Two Six Technologies Candidate Journey!  This will give you step-by-step directions on applying, what to expect during the application process, information about our rich benefits and perks along with our most frequently asked questions.  If you are undecided and would like to learn more about us and how we are contributing to essential missions, check out our  Two Six Technologies News  page!  We share information about the tech world around us and how we are making an impact!  Still have questions, no worries!  You can reach us at Contact Two Six Technologies.

We are happy to connect and cover the information needed to assist you in reaching your next career milestone. 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 accomodations@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.EOE, including disability/vets. By submitting the following application, I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information provided is true and accurate.

Life at Two Six Technologies

Two Six Technologies provides cybersecurity and advanced technology solutions that support missions critical to U.S. national security. Our expertise includes R&D, innovation, productization and implementation in the technology fields of cyber, data science, mobile, microelectronics and information operations. We offer a family of operationally deployed products including Pulse, IKEâ„¢, SIGMAâ„¢, 8Wireâ„¢ and others. Major customers include DARPA, Department of State, U.S. Cyber Command, Department of Homeland Security and the broader Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Two Six Technologies is a high-growth business with over 285 employees currently, and a global operational footprint that includes a technical presence in more than 40 countries, coupled with native proficiency in more than 20 languages.
Thrive Here & What We Value- Collaboration- Trust- Innovation- Intellectual Capital- Diversity and Equality- Security-focused environment- Mission-critical support- Global impact- Equal Opportunity Employer- Invitation for collaboration

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