Digital Signal Processing Research Associate R16899
Please note: In order to be considered for this position, you must apply directly via the Workday website.
https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UTstaff/job/PICKLE-RESEARCH-CAMPUS/Digital-Signal-Processing-Research-Associate_R_00016899
Job Description:
Applied Research Laboratories is a University Affiliated Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin, located on the Pickle Research Campus in North Austin. Through fundamental research, innovative science, and applied engineering, ARL:UT makes significant contributions in support of national security.
Within ARL:UT, the Space and Geophysics Laboratory (SGL) engages in research in electromagnetic propagation, geo-positioning, and remote sensing. The lab monitors the long-term performance of GPS, addresses the specification of government geodetic-quality GPS receivers, and designs and executes government tests for industry-produced receivers.
We are seeking a Research Associate to join our Digital Signal Processing (DSP) team. As a member of the team, you will be researching and developing new DSP techniques for GPS, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and other radio frequency (RF) applications.
----
Job Details:
Responsibilities
- Research new DSP techniques.
- Design, develop, test, and maintain algorithms in software to perform high-rate, real-time DSP.
- Provide technical leadership and identify new directions for research.
- Process and analyze data.
- Other related functions as assigned and occasional travel to support meetings.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related discipline.
- Understanding of and experience with DSP techniques.
- Proficiency with numerical analysis packages such as Python or MATLAB.
- Demonstrated capability to conduct, document, and present results of independent research.
- Attention to detail, critical thinking, and desire to work in a team environment.
- Ability to debug software operating on hardware at all stages of its development process.
US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in writing proposals for and leading externally-funded research projects.
- Strong peer-reviewed publication record.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing DSP algorithms, in software or in hardware (FPGA and/or GPU platforms).
- Demonstrated experience with analysis and interpretation of results of processing digital receiver data.
- Demonstrated experience with any of the following: Python, Matplotlib, C++, object-oriented software.
- Experience with any of the following: software-defined radio, multi-rate signal processing, HF radio, remote sensing, radar, wireless communications, RF signal processing, radio astronomy/interferometry
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
General Notes
An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.
Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.