DSP/FPGA Research Scientist

Date Posted:

2024-09-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA111: 1300 N 17th Street, Arlington 1300 North 17th Street Suite 400, Arlington, VA, 22209 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

RTX BBN solves challenging problems of high importance to our customers in the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community and Industry by rapidly prototyping systems for sensing complex physical phenomena, correlating them to events of interest, and producing high-value, actionable information from the sensed data. The team specializes in delivering networked sensor system solutions by combining a strong understanding of the underlying physics, high-fidelity modeling, simulation of complex signatures and propagation phenomenology, deep expertise in signal processing, EM and RF phenomenology, and computer science, proven capabilities in system development, and mature tools to enable rapid design cycles from theory to demonstration. We are currently searching for a highly qualified digital signal processing (DSP) / field-programmable gate array (FPGA) research scientist to join our team in Arlington, VA.

What you will do:

BBN is seeking a research scientist interested in advancing FPGA design. You will join our team of electrical engineers, physicists, and mathematicians as we build and deliver advanced prototype systems that exploit the RF spectrum. The selected candidate will be responsible for advancing research and development of prototypes to meet customer requirements of special communication protocols to include real-time detection, filtering and tracking, array processing, and direction-finding targeting FPGA algorithmic instantiation. Candidate must have an understanding of RF propagation, digital logic, digital circuitry, and computer architecture to implement efficient high-performance designs in FGPA applications for government customer technology demonstrations. With a DSP and FPGA development background, candidate will be prime for immediate contributions to the team. Candidate will work under the guidance of a senior mentor. 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Degree in Computer Engineering (CE), Electrical Engineering (EE), or Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). BS + 2 years of experience or new MS

• US citizenship required with the ability to obtain a government security clearance

• Position may require some amount of overnight travel

Qualifications We Prefer - Familiar with all, Expert in some

• DSP background with an interest in FPGA applied research and development for government customers

• Experience with Matlab and SIMULINK

• Fundamental understanding of computer architecture, digital circuitry, and digital logic

• Ability to independently execute responsibilities with limited review or supervision

• Ability to take proactive action to anticipate, understand, and meet program and team needs

• AMD and/or Intel FPGA development experience

• Familiarity with high level tools (e.g. HDL Coder, HLS)

What We Offer

Benefits (focus on unique benefits vs. standard).  You may use your current requisition benefits content provided they have been reviewed by your HR Bus. Partner and Recruiter.  Or you may use - Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

•           Relocation Assistance available

•           This position is Onsite at our Arlington, VA -  BBN

To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide:

• A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D.
• A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.
• A diverse and technically competent pool of research scientists who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine your research vision and goals.
• Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support.
• Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition your research and ultimately see it fielded.

The salary range for this role is 70,000 USD - 142,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including