Internship Software Defined Radio Engineer Jobs in California

TCI is a global leader in innovative spectrum monitoring and communications intelligence systems. With solutions to ensure the efficient use of frequencies, long distance communications, monitoring and security communications intelligence applications, we improve communications and protect military forces and infrastructure around the world.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, you will actively participate in the development of radio frequency signal acquisition/processing/storage/retrieval, IQ data transport, direction finding and analysis systems used for spectrum monitoring and communications intelligence purposes. This person will apply their strong real time embedded server development background, knowledge of radio frequency communications, reception and signal processing techniques as well as software development skills to meet signal detection, parameter measurement and analysis challenges facing spectrum regulators and intelligence organizations around the globe. Specifically, this person will develop software to implement architectures using TCI’s existing technical base along with new development work that will satisfy both customer specific and market generic requirements.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

• Develop a deep understanding of TCI’s Embedded server architectures and become a key contributor to architecting and implementing improvements and new features for our products.
• Modify existing software and/or develop new software to implement improvements or add new features to our systems. Support testing and analysis of new hardware and software performance up to the system level.
• Provide technical support to our product support group by interfacing with customers to deploy new products, solve issues found in the field and to understand potential product improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• Experience with FPGA co-processing (ie. Spectrum Signal Processing algorithms, FFT, Geo location) and managing Interrupts/data blocks
• Extensive C/C++ software development experience (6+ years) with proficiency in such language features as templates, Lambda functions, vectors, maps and algorithms etc. using C++11 or newer standards
• Extensive experience in design, implementation and testing of complex real-time multithreaded/multitasking/multicore embedded server software supporting multiple simultaneous clients
• Experience with designing well-crafted C++ classes/modules
• Clear understanding of ADCs, RF Receiver architectures and associated quality metrics
• Cross-platform programming for Linux and Windows targets
• Experience in developing/using Windows and Linux libraries
• Clear understanding of Synchronization primitives, Queueing and task scheduling
• TCP Message based Client/Server communication
• Realtime hardware control and data acquisition
• SCPI control
• TCP/UDP Networking and socket level programming
• C++/C API programming (developing and using)
• GUI design and programming using Visual Studio and Open-source tools
• Databases and database programming (incl. SQLite)
• Software QA testing
• Ability to quickly learn and support a large existing C++ code base.
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to write technical product documentation

Preferred/Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Signal Direction finding / Geolocation concepts
• Extensive Math, Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and RF communication signals background
• Signal analysis techniques and tools
• RF system and Software Defined Radio (SDR) Platforms such as HackRF, USRP, Pluto and application Frameworks such as GNU Radio, CubicSDR, SDR++ etc.
• Xilinx/AMD Zynq and/or UltraScale+ development experience
• Xilinx/AMD FGPA development experience
• PCIe and NVMe interfaces
• Programming expertise:
• VITA49 exposure
• AI concepts and programming
• Python programming
• Tools:
• MATLAB/Octave experience
• TensorFlow, PyTorch
• Microsoft Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, TFS and Git
• Eclipse IDEs for C++ and Java development
• Cross-platform development
• RF Measurement equipment (VSA/spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and other electronic test equipment)
• Windows, including desktop and embedded variants (IoT)
• Intel IPP
• Linux utilities and shells
• Experience with MFC, C# and Windows development tools/APIs
• Docker containers and VMs
• Creating and maintaining automated software build systems
• Generation and execution of QA testing including writing automated QA test programs

Education & Certifications

• 6+ years relevant work experience.
• MSEE/MSCS (or BSEE/BSCS with extended relevant work experience) with emphasis on Embedded Software and Digital Signal Processing.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident

Salary Range

*We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the quoted salary range for this position is $150,100- $180,000 and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect. We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. At SPX, it is not common for individuals to be hired at the higher end of the range, and compensation decisions depend on a variety of factors. This position is eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus, subject to the rules governing the plan. SPX offers a variety of benefits, including health benefits, 401K retirement with a company match, and flexible time off. More information about our benefits can be found on the “Rewards and Benefits” section of our career page.*

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.