Signal Processing Analyst

Signal Processing Analyst

K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. Your work will have a profound impact on protecting our national security.

We are seeking a Signal Processing Analyst to join our team in Lexington, MA. In this role you will operate as part of a multidisciplinary team and be responsible for the initial creation and development of signal processing algorithms to support the implementation of an advanced communication system prototype. You will work with software and firmware developers to understand system constraints, evaluate algorithm performance, and provide implementation guidance.

Part of the tasking will entail supporting technical exchange meetings, test planning, and providing technical reports to management and our customer. This position requires an active DoD Secret clearance.

• Development of communication link and channel models in Matlab
• Iterative design of signal processing algorithms to maximize performance under system constraints
• Processing and analysis of test data captured in hardware tests
• Troubleshooting of issues during integration and testing

• Location:
  
  On-site with the possibility of hybrid arrangement
• Travel Requirements:
  Willing and able to travel (up to 25%, typically CONUS)
• Working Hours:
  
  Standard

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• 5 years applicable experience
• Proficiency in Matlab
• Understanding of digital modulation techniques and forward error correction coding implementation
• Experience with signal processing algorithm implementation to support link establishment and closure
• Good oral and communication skills with the ability to work well within a team environment

• MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Familiarity with Python
• Familiarity with modeling hardware impairments
• Ability to present findings/results to internal and external organizations
• Outgoing and energetic personality

For MA only, the salary range is approximately $121,100 - $181,600 USD annually
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K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.