Research Engineer SDD
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Based on the foundation of the Ted and Karyn Hume Center for National Security and Technology Virginia Tech launched the Virginia Tech National Security Institute in September 2021. With a presence in Blacksburg and the Washington D.C. metro area the institute aspires to be the nations preeminent academic organization at the nexus of interdisciplinary research technology policy and talent development the national security institute will advance national security in pursuit of a secure America.
The Institute serves dual missions of performing cutting edge research for externally sponsored DoD/ICrelevant research and in cultivating the next generation of national security leaders by developing and executing curricular extracurricular and research opportunities to engage students. One of the fastest growing thematic research institutes at VT sponsors and collaborators benefit from both highly experienced student talent and senior technical leadership that address some of our nations greatest security challenges. Transition of high impact technology deliverables is affected directly by researchers through industry partnerships and/or numerous individual startups. Restricted research is conducted at state of art facilities in Arlington and a 45000 sq foot building in beautiful Blacksburg and these positions could be located in either.
Motivated Research Engineer applicants are sought to begin their careers in a junior research position supporting rapid growth in our Spectrum Dominance Division (SDD) which leads ideation and research for:
Secure digital communication
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
Digital Signal Processing
Radio Frequency Machine Learning (RFML)
Electromagnetic materials
5G / 6G communications
Electronic Warfare / Radar
Quantum algorithm development
Successful candidates will have an earned Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline. VTNSI pays industry competitive salary and benefits within a university setting. The successful applicant will work as part of teambased research efforts support the development of research proposals developing skills to assist in the presentation of research results to sponsors and academic communities support documentation for intellectual properties developed on research efforts and support external engagement with customers during program . Research engineers must regularly exercise professional discretion and judgment and take professional initiative in carrying out their primary roles and assignments.
Required Qualifications
Given the nature of the research conducted and the requirements from federal sponsors the candidate must be a US citizen.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
An earned Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in executing upon research projects.
Preferred Qualifications
Practical handson experience with hybrid realtime hardware/software systems such as softwaredefined radios (SDR) is a plus with Python C and Matlab being SDDs primary development languages.
Restricted
Salary Information
depending on experience
Review Date
October 1 2024
Additional Information
Due to the nature of the Institutes work all applicants must be US citizens and have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Employment Type
Full Time
