Communications Software Engineer

As a member of the Secmation software product development team, you will be responsible for contributing to our core products which extend the state-of-the-art in Defense and industrial cybersecurity technologies. In this hands-on, engineering role, you will explore cybersecurity of software defined communications using innovative techniques leveraging your communications engineering skills.

Secmation is a very successful cybersecurity technology company with multiple active Defense projects covering topics such as security of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), small satellites, and advanced manufacturing systems. We are rapidly growing and looking to expand our team by hiring talented and proven developers with a growth mindset, who will have a real, direct impact on our business success and are excited to contribute to the development of advanced technology in these exciting fields. Find out more about Secmation at (link removed)(link removed)>

Secmation is not an IT company. We develop software solutions that implement advanced technologies to protect the next generation of autonomous, intelligent systems. Our software developers work in engineering teams to develop cybersecurity engineering tools, advanced simulation, self-driving vehicles, and protection of advanced AI/ML software.

This position is being offered as a full-time hybrid on-site position working in Raleigh, NC, Baltimore MD, Huntsville, AL, or San Antonio, TX offices.

Compensation for this position includes competitive salary, full-benefits, and company equity.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• MS in Electrical Engineering or similar with a focus on communications in engineering and embedded software development
• Have taken the following graduate courses (or similar):
  • ECE 5674 - Software Radios: Modern Radio Engineering
  • ECE 5654 - Digital Communications II: Advanced Theory and Analysis
  • ECE 5660 - Spread Spectrum Communications
• 2+ years experience in software/firmware design and implementation of Software Defined Radios (SDR) and receiver design
• Familiar with the design, implementation, and analysis of SDR signal processing functions including adaptive tuning, optimization, and error correction
• Proficient in using SDR design frameworks such as GNURadio or REDHAWK or alike
• Experience in C/C++ for embedded applications
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment as part of a small team and execute complex development tasks with limited supervision.

Additional Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship required(link removed) Must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance due to contractual requirements.

Preferred Experience and Certifications (not required):

• Have Taken the following Courses:
• Experience in Electronic Warfare (EW) system design and applications
• Proficient in FPGA design using Xilinx tools
• Background in cybersecurity techniques including penetration testing

• ECE 5635 - Radar Systems Analysis and Design
• ECE 5636 - Radar Systems Analysis and Design

Work Location and Position Type:

This is a full-time position available for a hybrid on-site opportunity at our headquarters is in Raleigh, North Carolina or Baltimore MD, Huntsville, AL, or San Antonio, TX satellite offices.

• Competitive Pay Structure
• Company Equity
• Workplace perks such as high-tech office space, flexible hours, and hybrid work from home schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Paid Military Leave

Secmation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or veteran status.

Certain positions at Secmation may require specific physical/mental abilities. Additional information and provisions for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the hiring manager.