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Signals Software Engineer

Employer
Northrop Grumman
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD
Closing date
Mar 5, 2021
Category: Information TechnologyLocation: Annapolis Junction, MarylandUS Citizenship Required for this Position: YesClearance Type: PolygraphTelecommute: No -Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st ShiftTravel Required: NoPositions Available: 2Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator, we are a trusted provider of highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies, including the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Department of Health and Human Services, and NASA. Every day, our 10,000 employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.The Signals Software Engineer (SSWE) develops, maintains, and enhances signal processing software (eg detectors, demodulators, protocol processors). Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components. This position is located in Annapolis Junction, MD.Roles and Responsibilities:* Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements* Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features* Debug existing software and correct defects* Describe various signal processing techniques* Identify various digital modulation techniques* Write software using C++, Java* Functional understanding of the Linux operating system* Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments* Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards* Develop/implement algorithms to meet system performance and functional standards* Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components* Write/review software and system documentation* Develop software solutions, confer with users or system engineers* Analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes* Investigate problem areas* Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project* Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance* Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design* Use signal processing algorithms to convert a signals* Design signal processing software based on sparse documentation* Identify the source of problems in an a RF processing systemBasic Qualifications:Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required with At least four (4) years' experience as a SSWE or equivalent on a project with a focus on Radio Frequency (RF) to include experience with Fourier transforms, filtering, communications theory, digital modulation, error control coding, signals analysis tools (eg WVT, DVT), and digital signal processing (eg adaptive beamforming/ filtering, demodulation). Four (4) years of additional SSWE or equivalent experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.* Writing software using C++, Java* Functional understanding of the Linux operating systemSecurity Requirements: TS/SCI w/Polygraph clearance requiredPreferred Qualifications:* Software defined radio architectures (eg SCA, REDHAWK, or GNU), commercial wireless standards* Geolocation techniques* Software configuration management tools (eg GIT, Clearquest, Trac, or Subversion)* Python* Eclipse IDE* Google Protocol Buffer* Model-based design (eg Matlab, SIMULINK)* Service oriented architecture* Linux OS. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

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