TS/SCI - Polygraph required 11-7174-SWEDescription:The Signals Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances signal processing software (e.g., detectors, demodulators, protocol processors). Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware and software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software componentsThe Level 2 Signals Software Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:
Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
Design and code new software and modify existing software to add new features
Debug existing software and correct defects (U) Describe various signal processing techniques and ability to implement Digital Signal Processing (DSP) in software
Identify various digital modulation techniques
Write software using different languages (e.g., C++, Java)
Develop and implement algorithms to meet system performance and functional standards
Integrate existing software into new and modified systems and operating environments
Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
Develop and execute test procedures for software components
Write and review software and system documentation
Develop software solutions; confer with users and system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas
Use signal processing algorithms to convert a signal into a more useable form
Develop and implement algorithms to meet system performance and functional standards
Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, and improve performance
Design, develop, and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
Design signal processing software based on sparse documentation
Identify the source of problems in a Radio Frequency (RF) processing system
Lead one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
Design and implement complex signal processing algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints
Perform quality control on products
Recommend languages to solve problems
Derive software requirements and obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces
Develop and maintain software framework to enable efficient processing of data
Identify the source of problems in a Radio Frequency (RF) processing system and associated systems in an enterprise architecture
Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with related discipline in DSPfrom an accredited college or university. Seven (7) years of experience as a SSWE on a project with a focus on Radio Frequency (RF) to include experience with Fourier transforms, filtering,communications theory, digital modulation, error control coding, signals analysis tools (e.g., WVT,DVT), and digital signal processing (e.g., adaptive beamforming/filtering, demodulation).A Master’s degree in a related technical field may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.Four (4) years of additional SSWE or equivalent experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission. www.akina-inc.com/careers