SDR Software Developer-entry level
Aspen Consulting Group currently has an immediate opening for an entry level Software Defined Radio (SDR) Software Developer. This is a full-time position on-site at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland. The SDR Software Developer will develop software for SDR applications in support of leading-edge Department of Defense (DoD) C5ISR missions. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply!
Join a fast-paced team focused on hands-on software application development including C/C++, Python, Java, etc., systems engineering and integration, and test of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electronic Support (ES) capabilities. The successful candidate will work with experienced members of the Tactical SIGINT Technology (TST) Team and other Service and Agency partners to leverage existing portfolios and develop new techniques in the real-time Radio Frequency processing domain. You will work with software frameworks including REDHAWK and SALVAGE to port developed capabilities to various hardware configurations in support of Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) and Program of Record (PoR) systems. Work extensively in a Linux development environment (CentOS and RedHat) with Software Defined Radios (SDRs) to implement or design Digital Signal Processing (DSP) solutions. Support existing and future QRC and PoR programs and SIGINT Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in development and testing of relevant demonstrator systems and concepts at various Technical Readiness Levels (TRLs).
Qualifications
· Bachelor of Science degree in a computer science, engineering or mathematics discipline is required. An Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant SDR SW development experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
· Demonstrate C/C++ software development basic competency with learning, enhancing and maintaining existing source code utilizing Git version control.
· Demonstrate Linux OS basic competency with installing and using software from Linux repositories and source code such as building a C++ GitHub project from source with make, as well as using Linux command line utilities.
· Ability to understand and communicate basic technical concepts and requirements in SDR applications.
· Experience in SDR frameworks such as GNU Radio/USRP, RTL-SDR, Redhawk, X-MIDAS and Salvage is highly desirable.
· Experience in accurately documenting software (requirements, flow diagrams, readme, users guide, etc.) and managing software bugs, features, epochs, sprints and releases using tools (e.g., JIRA) is a plus.
· U.S. Citizenship is required.
· Successful background investigation is required with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance upon hire. TS/SCI preferred
About our Company
Since 2001, Aspen Consulting Group has been recognized for our expert knowledge in hardware design and fabrication, software development, information operations, systems engineering, development, integration and testing. The company has offices in Manasquan and Sea Girt NJ and an extensive on-site presence at APG, MD and JB MDL, NJ. You can find us at Aspen Consulting Group.
About our Benefits
Aspen Consulting Group offers an excellent benefit package! The company currently pays 100% of employee medical, dental, and vision premiums and also funds a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that covers initial out of pocket costs.
Summary of Coverage
· Paid Leave (Four weeks of PTO vacation/sick time)
· Employer-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
· Prescription Drug Plan
· Employer funded HRA ($2K single/$4K family)
· Employer-paid Life Insurance ($100K per qualified employee)
· Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
· Paid Holidays (11 per year)
· 401K Plan (contributions matched up to 4% of salary, immediately vested)
· Bonus Plan (paid at least once per year)
· Employee Referral Bonus Plan ($5K per hire/$20K max annually)
· Employee Tuition Reimbursement Plan