Parra Consulting Group (PCG) is hiring an Electrical Engineer focused on the analysis and characterization of radio frequency (RF) technologies. This position works hands-on with software defined radio (SDR) platforms to develop custom applications, capture and process RF signals, and conduct in-depth analysis of communications systems in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
This is a full-time position requiring an active TS/SCI clearance to start and up to 25% local travel.
This successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Implement signal processing techniques using software defined radio platforms.
- Design and develop specialized applications for signal capture, analysis, and characterization.
- Capture and process RF signals and conduct in-depth analysis of various communications systems.
- Apply RF engineering principles to extract meaningful intelligence from complex radio signals.
- Develop custom tools to meet specific signal capture and analysis requirements.
- Document technical findings and share knowledge across a multidisciplinary team.
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI (TS/SCI required to start).
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 3–5 years of directly related experience.
Required Experience
- Demonstrated expertise with software defined radio platforms such as HackRF, Ettus USRP, or similar devices.
- Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, or similar languages for SDR application development.
- Experience with GNU Radio or similar frameworks for signal processing and analysis.
- Understanding of RF fundamentals, modulation techniques, and wireless protocols.
- Familiarity with digital signal processing concepts and implementation.
- Experience using spectrum analyzers and other RF test equipment.
- Ability to develop custom tools for specific signal capture and analysis requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience analyzing signals from unmanned systems such as UAS, UGV, or USV.
- Knowledge of digital mobile radio (DMR), mobile ad-hoc networks (MANET), and other tactical communications systems.
- Experience with FPGA programming for SDR applications.
- Understanding of secure communications.
- Familiarity with Linux operating systems for SDR development environments.
- Experience with real-time signal processing and optimization techniques.
- Knowledge of electronic warfare concepts and applications.
- Experience documenting technical findings and creating engineering reports.