Communications Signal Processing Engineer

Overview

i3 is seeking a motivated and ambitious Communications Signal Processing Engineer to join the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center – Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Technology and Certification Center. This position will perform analysis and provide technical expertise in support of advanced signal processing algorithms, datalink vulnerability assessments, communications architecture design, Electronic Wafare, and Anti-Jam Technologies.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop advanced signal processing algorithms.
• Provide performance and vulnerability assessments for data link waveforms.
• Provides technical expertise to aid in product improvement and acquisitions.
• Perform analysis of advanced protected Anti-Jam / Low Probability of Detection waveforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering or physics
• 5 years of experience in signal processing; communications; and/or electronic warfare (EW)
• General signal processing expertise in signal modeling, filter modeling, noise modeling, or Fourier transforms
• Communications waveform modulation theory (PSK, QAM, etc.)
• Spread LPD waveforms (DSSS, FHSS, MCSS, hybrid methods, etc.)
• Signal detection theory (energy detection, feature detection, etc.)
• Cyclo-stationary feature analysis (cyclic autocorrelation, cepstral analysis, etc.)
• Basic MATLAB programming (cell arrays, structs, tables, graphics, MATLAB path, data import and export, etc.)
• Object Oriented MATLAB programming (methods, properties, and their attributes; value and handle classes; object arrays; etc.)
• Technical research experience (IEEE journals, etc.) and implementation of findings via algorithm development
• Strong knowledge of RF concepts (RF testing, RF propagation, RF schematics, link budgets, etc.), especially in relation to over-the-air signal detection
• Hands-on test equipment experience (spectrum/signal analyzer, signal/function generator, oscilloscope)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance
• U.S. citizenship is required 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience with detection of communication signals.
• SATCOM and LOS communications.
• Forward error correction (FEC) techniques (LDPC, turbo codes, Reed-Solomon, etc.)
• Networked or multi-access data links (CDMA/TDMA, MANET, hub/spoke, mesh, etc.)
• Common Data Links (CDL) and Digital Data Links (DDL)
• Digital RF memory (DRFM)
• Experience with Ant-Jam and EW threats (detectors/jammers)

About i3

Headquartered in Huntsville, AL, i3 is a national leader in providing innovative technical and engineering solutions to a broad customer base across the U.S. DoD. Specializing in missile and aviation engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic affects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, engineering analysis, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation.

• We were founded in 2007 with the intent to do business differently.
• Our focus is to leave our team members and customers better than we found them.
• Our ultimate goal is to strengthen our Nation and our warfighter.

Perks and Benefits at i3:

• 100% team member owned
• Outstanding insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• Fun culture with company activities
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through our charitable organization, i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!