Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms for deployment on tactical hardware: apply Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and wireless protocol techniques and software best practices to create and analyze signals of complex communication systems.
• Test and evaluate: Operate lab equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, software defined radios (SDR or protocol analyzers) to verify and benchmark the software you develop.
• Analyze trade-offs for performance and hardware utilization: Turn test data into actionable insights on performance, hardware utilization, and system‑level trade.
• Apply your knowledge: Provide technical expertise during field and laboratory test and evaluation events.
• Work on a team: You’ll be part of a high‑performing, knowledge‑rich team that thrives on collaboration and shared success.

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant technical field.
• Have at least five years of relevant experience developing and integrating code (C, C++, Python, MATLAB) for communications, electronic warfare, or other tactical systems.
• Have experience in hardware and software testing with embedded communication systems.
• Have demonstrated the ability to document and maintain software code bases using tools such as: Gitlab, Bitbucket, or Confluence.
• Have demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to work in a multifunctional, collaborative team environment.
• Are willing to occasionally travel to off-site facilities for integration and test events.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Preferred

• Have a Master’s degree or PhD in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or another relevant technical field.
• Have familiarity with the Layer 1 – 3 protocol stack for cellular standards such as 4G/LTE and 5G.
• Have experience with generating C or C++ code from MATLAB using CodeGen.
• Have experience with software defined radios, GNURadio, and open-source protocol stacks such as srsRAN and OAI.
• Hold an active Secret security clearance or higher.

Benefits

• APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.