Geolocation DSP Engineer

Why Join Rincon Research Corporation (RRC)?

At Rincon Research Corporation, our primary business is innovating, developing, and fielding digital communication products and services for the United States Defense and Intelligence Communities in support of national security.

Rincon Research Corporation (RRC) seeks a talented, tenacious, results driven individual to work in a multi-disciplinary R&D environment with likeminded motivated electrical engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists who are collectively responsible for creating custom geolocation and digital communications systems in support of national security defense.

Core responsibilities include creative problem solving, researching or inventing advanced geolocation algorithms, implementing them in efficient software, testing with real-world data, and deploying to front-line customer facilities. RRC’s dynamic environment and diverse projects demand flexibility to learn new technologies quickly. RRC personnel can expect to work across all functional areas: systems engineering, development, integration and test, deployment and O&M.

Come join the team that is creating cutting edge signal processing, geolocation, and communication systems for the future.

What are the primary responsibilities in the Geolocation DSP Engineer position?

Under general supervision, this individual will work in a small team to conceive, design, implement, analyze, test, deploy, and maintain solutions for geolocation systems. Implementation includes algorithm development, analysis, system optimization and deployment strategies. The right candidate will be expected to demonstrate dedication, discipline, integrity, and team play leading to products that are well-structured, documented, and carefully tested.

What required background will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical area such as; Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Physics
• Exceptional applied mathematics ability
• Demonstrated capability in scientific programming
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance
• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Preferred background:

• Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant technical area; a minor in Applied Mathematics is helpful
• Strong physics fundamentals
• Exceptional applied mathematics ability reflected in a background in geolocation, signal processing or communication theory and practice
• Experience in system definition, development and deployment of geolocation algorithms and systems, preferably in a classified environment
• Familiarity with team coding concepts, version control, testing, and analysis of code performance
• Experience programming in C/C++ or Python
• GPS or other navigation systems
• Electromagnetic propagation
• Relativity
• Multipath and interference mitigation
• Signal processing such as CAF processing and cyclostationary detection
• Signal modulation types and parameters
• RADAR processing
• Mathematical techniques such as non-linear optimization and statistical analysis
• Positioning algorithms such as MUSIC and TDOA/FDOA geolocation

Where is the position located?

This position is located at our Tucson, AZ Headquarters. Remote work/telework is not available for this position.

What benefits does RRC offer?

• 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
• Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expense and dependent care
• Immediate participation and vesting in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan
• Employer contributions to RRC’s ESOP
• Employer matching contributions to the company’s 401( k) Plan
• Employer discretionary contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan

Rincon Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.