Software Developer - RF Communications & Signal Processing

Software Developer - RF Communications & Signal Processing
Aquila Technology |
Clearance Required: US Citizen About Aquila Technology

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes.

We call this the Aquila Advantage.

We are seeking a Software Developer to develop software for various radio frequency (RF) communications applications including signal processing blocks, networking, GUIs, and applications. You will develop code that operates software defined radios (SDRs), specifically Ettus USRPs (X310s and/or X410s), which act as RF interfaces for communications applications. This role involves developing optimized signal processing code to run on GPUs (C/CUDA) and on Ettus SDRs' Xilinx FPGAs (Verilog, VHDL, RFNoC).

• Design and implement digital signal processing blocks on GPUs based on models and MATLAB code
• Develop production-ready code for software transfers
• Configure programming environments and tools (Python environments, UHD, containers) for collaborative coding
• Create unit tests and end-to-end tests to verify software and system functionality
• Debug issues as they arise (MATLAB experience helpful)
• Verify software meets timing requirements for real-time functionality
• Develop both local and web-based GUIs and polished user applications for operators
• Handle operator feedback and update software accordingly
• Report progress internally via verbal and written methods

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM field

• 1+ years using AI tools (AI Agents, etc.) to assist with software development
• 2+ years C/C++ programming
• 2+ years with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• 2+ years GPU programming (CUDA)
• 2+ years GUI development
• 2+ years Python and Bash scripting
• 2+ years with real-time processing systems

• Real-time processing blocks on GPUs with C/CUDA
• VNCs and containerization
• Microsoft Office

• Must be a US Citizen
• Able to obtain Active Secret Clearance (Interim clearance sufficient to start)

• Understanding of RF digital communication systems and digital signal processing
• Experience with MATLAB for signal processing and debugging
• Experience with Ettus USRPs (X310s, X410s) or similar software defined radios
• Familiarity with associated SDR software (RFNoC, UHD, GNU Radio)
• Experience programming Ettus USRP's Xilinx FPGAs
• Knowledge of Electrical/Electronics and Digital/Wireless Communications Technology
• Experience with version control (Git, Git Hub, Git Lab)
• Interview Process:First round:
  Zoom technical screening
• Second round:
  In-person (onsite interviews preferred for local candidates; Zoom considered for relocating candidates)

Aquila Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.