R&D Engineer- Networked Electronic Warfare

Job Role: R&D Engineer- Networked Electronic Warfare

Job Type: Full time/ Permanent

Location : Schaumburg, IL

Job Description :

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:

• Expert proficiency in C/C and Python.
• Deep understanding of embedded Linux
• Proven experience with Devops methodologies and CI/CD tools(eg: GitLab CI, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Domain Expertise: Prior experience developing software for Electronic Warfare (EW), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Radar, or Tactical Wireless Communications systems.
• Hardware Interfaces: Familiarity with interfacing software with FPGA-based systems and controlling RF hardware (software defined radios, transceivers).
• Security: Understanding of cybersecurity principles, Information Assurance (IA) requirements, and secure coding practices for defense systems.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex software concepts to multi-disciplinary teams and external partners.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Software Architecture & Development: Design, develop, and optimize high-performance embedded software for networked EW applications, ranging from low-level driver integration to high-level application logic.
• DevOps & CI/CD Implementation: Architect and maintain modern CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, integration, and deployment, ensuring high code quality and rapid iteration cycles.
• System Integration: Collaborate with hardware, RF, and systems engineers to integrate software with complex RF subsystems, validating performance in both lab and field environments.
• Cross-Organizational Collaboration: Act as a key technical liaison for multi-organizational projects, coordinating API definitions, interface control documents (ICDs), and integration strategies with external partners and government stakeholders.
• Algorithm Implementation: Translate signal processing and networking algorithms into efficient, realtime C/C code suitable for resource-constrained embedded targets.
• Code Quality & Mentorship: Lead code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior engineers in best practices for software design, testing, and documentation.
• In order to comply with U.S. laws and regulations applicable to this position, the person(s) hired must possess the ability to obtain US Security Clearance which requires that the person be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., a “Green Card Holder”), or a Political Asylee or Refugee.

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