Research Scientist - Software Defined Radio with Security Clearance

About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace.

The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role Peraton Labs is seeking a poly cleared Senior Research Scientist to support cleared research and development efforts for a Maryland-based customer. This role will focus on designing, developing, prototyping, and evaluating SDR-based capabilities for advanced wireless communications, networking, cyber operations, and experimentation platforms.

At Peraton

Labs, you will work on mission-focused R&D efforts that move from research concepts to working prototypes and operationally relevant capabilities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of researchers, engineers, and customer stakeholders to solve complex problems involving wireless systems, signal processing, protocol analysis, networked communications, and secure communications environments. This position requires full-time on-site work at a customer site near College Park, MD.

Key responsibilities may include Design, develop, prototype, and test Software Defined Radio capabilities for wireless communications and networking systems

Research and implement signal processing, waveform, protocol, and radio frequency techniques to support mission-focused experimentation

Develop SDR applications and prototypes using tools such as GNU Radio, UHD/USRP, Python, C/C++, MATLAB, Simulink, or similar

Work with commercial and open-source SDR platforms, including USRP, Ettus, HackRF, BladeRF, LimeSDR, or similar

Support wireless protocol research, analysis, implementation, and experimentation across systems such as LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, SATCOM, MANET, tactical radio, or custom waveform environments

Integrate SDR capabilities with Linux-based systems, networking environments, containers, testbeds, and cyber experimentation platforms

Conduct lab-based testing, field testing, performance analysis, data collection, and troubleshooting of RF and SDR systems

Analyze wireless signals, protocol behavior, RF performance, and systems teams to integrate SDR capabilities into larger prototypes

• Communicate findings, technical approaches, and prototype results through customer briefings, technical reports, whitepapers, or publications*This position may be eligible for an increased sign-on bonus. Eligibility, bonus amount, and applicable terms and conditions will be discussed during the recruiting process* #MDFSP Qualifications Required qualifications Minimum of 6+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years of experience with a Master's degree, or 2+ years of experience with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field or related discipline. In lieu of a Bachelors, an additional 4 years of experience is required for a total of 10+ years.

2+ years hands-on experience developing Software Defined Radio solutions

Strong understanding of RF systems, wireless communications, digital signal processing, and SDR architectures

Experience with SDR hardware such as USRP/Ettus, HackRF, BladeRF, LimeSDR, or similar platforms

Experience working in Linux-based development environments

Ability to develop, test, troubleshoot, and document research prototypes

Experience developing SDR or wireless communications using C/C++, Python, GNU Radio, MATLAB, Simulink, or similar tools

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts and research results to stakeholders

US Citizenship is a requirement for this position

This position requires an active/current TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Desired Additional Qualifications Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field is preferred

Experience with LTE, 5G, WiFi, SATCOM, MANET, tactical radio systems, mesh networking, or custom waveform development

Knowledge of OpenAirInterface, srsRAN/srsLTE, Open5Gs, free5GC