Senior Signal Processing Engineer

Black River Systems Company

Senior Signal Processing Engineer

Black River Systems Company, a small, established research-oriented engineering firm headquartered in Utica, NY, is looking for a Signal Processing Engineer. We are looking for someone who can develop signal processing algorithms to detect, decode, and process digital communication signals. You will participate in field tests, signal modeling for operational planning, building, and testing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems, such as software-defined radios (SDRs), for use in protype signal collection and processing systems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Development of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) design or modeling and analysis of Software Defined Radios (SDRs)
• Performing research, design, development and production of communications equipment and systems.
• Able to maintain, troubleshoot and install the communications equipment using digital signal processing algorithms
• Knowledge of satellite or other wireless communications systems
• Knowledge of military systems and computer network technologies, designs, and programs
• Incorporating traditional Signal Processing as well as Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques
• Conducting data processing and analysis
• Performing signal detection, characterization, and geolocation operations
• Implementing algorithms in hardware systems as research progresses toward operational implementation.
• Processing of raw signals I/Q data
• Demonstrate project leadership skills and the ability to mentor employees
• As required develop customer relationships and other business development responsibilities

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in math, electrical engineering or related field and industry experience is desired.
• Ability to perform in-depth technical evaluations of emerging communications technologies through analysis and identification of advancement capabilities
• Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) design or modeling and analysis of Software Defined Radios (SDRs)
• Knowledge of military systems and computer network technologies, designs, and programs
• 10 year’s professional experience in developing RF signal processing or digital communications
• Familiarity with software defined radio hardware and software interfaces
• Develop signal processing algorithms to collect, detect, and process digital communication signals
• Experience in receiver design including digital filtering, channel estimation, equalization, demodulation, and decoding.
• Ability to simulate and/or analyze sensor system performance.
• Proficiency in some or all of the following programming languages: MATLAB, Python. Familiarity in C/C is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills needed to explain complex signaling systems with the ability to provide technical support for hardware design.
• US citizenship - must have or be eligible for a Department of Defense security clearance.

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Black River Systems is a small, growing employee-owned company committed to advancing our employees’ quality of life on the job. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package with salary commensurate with experience. We are looking for an exceptional employee with strong technical skills and a personality suited to the small business environment. If you feel you qualify, please send your resume to:

Black River Systems Co., Inc.

162 Genesee Street

Utica, NY 13502

(315)732-7385

Black River Systems is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal law. In addition, Black River Systems Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities and employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• You will be required to obtain a department of defense security clearance therefore must be a US citizen to acquire this. Do you meet this requirement?

Experience:

• Advanced signal processing: 5 years (Required)
• Signal processing: 8 years (Required)
• Electrical engineering: 10 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Utica, NY 13502 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Utica, NY 13502

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000