Job Title: Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer
Company: Dalcom Engineering
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Salary: $115,000-$180,000
Position Overview: Dalcom Engineering in is currently seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer, to assist in the development of Modeling & Simulation (M&S) software supporting the development and sustainment of a U.S. Army Radar System Integration Laboratory (SIL)
About Us: Founded in 1998, Dalcom Engineering is a HUBZone certified small business committed to providing engineering solutions to the Government and private sectors. Through specializations in computer programing/software development, engineering modeling and combat systems analysis, Dalcom Engineering takes pride in building and empowering teams that will continue to grow with us.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop algorithms for Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Digital Beam Forming (DBF), and general I/Q processing; implement these algorithms in C++ and integrate into distributed simulation environment
- Provide expertise in signal processing, particularly in the processing of radar I/Q data
- Analyze gaps and tradeoffs in existing simulations environment, and develop corresponding Courses of Action (COAs)
- Communicate proposed approaches and findings to all levels of leadership
- Collaborate in technical discussions to assist with near- and long-term system planning
- Prepare technical reports and conference papers describing findings and future work
- Write test procedures for algorithm evaluation and analysis
- Manage code quality through version control, automated software builds, and automated unit testing
Qualifications/Desired Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Physics or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance
- Radar systems development experience including signal processing, algorithms, software, data analysis, and modeling & simulation
- Experience creating engineering test plans and working with radar systems—including subsystem/component knowledge and hands-on design, integration, or testing of radars, transmitters, and sensors.
Desired Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in radar system design, development, engineering, test, evaluation, and data analysis
- Proactive continuous learner, ideally with public repositories on GitLab, GitHub, etc.
- Quality technical writing skills
- Good understanding of unit testing in a C++ environment
- Competent understanding of Python
What We Offer:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
If you're driven by intellectually stimulating work, enjoy collaborating with talented peers, and thrive in a high-performing environment, then Dalcom may be for you!