Embedded Software​/Firmware Engineer ICL

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The Information and Communications Laboratory (ICL) Communications Systems and Spectrum Division (CSSD) Networking and Virtualization Branch (NVB) is looking for an Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer to support the research and development of innovative solutions for communications and spectrum sensing systems and a dynamic and challenging work environment. The Division's projects focus on advanced signal processing, adaptive communications technologies, advanced algorithms, and artificial intelligence and machine learning applied to communications, spectrum sensing, electronic warfare, and next generation cellular network technologies.

Key research areas include future generations of adaptive communication systems, intelligent spectrum sensing systems, adaptive and learning algorithms, advanced waveforms for communications and sensing, and physics-based propagation modeling. The Division supports work across many branches of the Department of War (DoW), including the Army, Navy, and Office of the Secretary of War for Research and Engineering. Programs span the range from applied research through prototype developments that are fielded for experimentation and capability demonstrations.

The ideal candidate will be an inquisitive and resourceful researcher with embedded software skills and an interest in signal processing, mathematics, and technical algorithms that can be applied to communication systems and spectrum sensing. Candidates should have a strong desire to collaborate with other team members while designing, implementing, testing and fielding innovative communications platforms to provide solutions for communications and spectrum sensing problems of interest to the DoW.

As a researcher, the candidate will develop innovative concepts to investigate, advance, and create understanding of emerging problems and solution opportunities in communications technology and applications domains.

The Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer is responsible for developing algorithms and code for real‑time signal processing to include communication and data transfer between system level hardware and embedded hardware. The Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer develops designs based on embedded firmware systems, such as Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), microcontrollers/computers, Application‑Specific Integrated Circuits/systems (ASICs), and or Graphics Processor Units (GPUs).

These designs also require development of documentation to support future reviews of design and enhancements. This position requires extensive knowledge of development environments for Xilinx and Altera (Intel) technologies, software development and configuration skills, and computer operating…