R&D Engineer 1, Software

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About Us

Join the Keysight EMSO (Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations) team, a leader in cutting-edge defense technology, where innovation meets national security. We are at the forefront of developing advanced electronic warfare test systems & software with a forward-looking design & technology implementation. If you are passionate about technology and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team!

Learn more: Greater Confidence through EW Threat Simulation and Analysis (youtube.com)

Key Responsibilities and Contributions

As a Software Engineer in our EMSO team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying sophisticated software solutions that enhance our electronic warfare test capabilities. You will work alongside a team of talented engineers and scientists to create cutting-edge systems that aid our most important defense customers, and their missions. You will be part of a diverse, high-profile team within a high growth area for the company that has projects and results visible to senior leaders of Keysight.

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer with a specialization in Electronic Warfare for the development of a real-time simulation application for our Aerospace Defense & Government Solutions group. This will require the use of modern SW development platforms and technologies to meet the demanding performance requirements. Bring your special talent to an entrepreneurial team and enjoy the freedom to create products through innovation and invention.

Join us in a dynamic role as a Software Engineer with RADAR, EW test systems and signal generation experience, where you'll contribute to cutting-edge technologies in a global environment! This person will be responsible for working customers to create accurate simulation SW and models of RADAR systems for Keysight threat simulation platforms.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Building advance radar models
• Develop code to interface with customer hardware including 1553, RS232, and Ethernet.
• Adapting navigation data streams to our 6DOF models
• Perform System Integration at the SW level
• Setting up tests with direct injection and over the air tests (OTA)
• Working with customers onsite and phone to gather system integration requirements at the software level
• Customization for customer use cases
• Develop plug-ins for functionality
• Define and tweak requirements
• Improve test automation of building and scoring tests
• Drive testing and modeling

• BSEE required
• Software development experience in C#
• C/C++, Python and/or MATLAB are helpful but not essential
• In depth knowledge of radar theory, Radar warning receiver (RWR) and jammers their applications and how they work
• Experience with an EW simulation systems and software such as AMES, A2PATS, CEESIM, NEWEG, Opana, SimulationView
• Test experience with EW systems to support mission data development

• Direct injection
• Anechoic chambers
• Air test
• Experience with intel sources such as NGES, EWIRDB, CED, and technical reports
• Experience creating the models with 4th / 5th generation parametrics for threat identification
• Experience with electronic test equipment such as vector signal generators, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers
• Background in any of the following areas is highly desirable:
• Radar and Pulsed RF applications, Electronic Warfare simulation and testing
• RF/uW/mmW communications systems and component test with modern VNA's, signal generators, and signal analyzers
• Space & Satellite communications and test systems
• Technologies in areas of communication standards such as 5GNR, 802.11, LTE
• Strong verbal and written skills, ability to demonstrate a final product to a customer and lead technical reviews
• This position requires a U.S. person. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on ability to obtain any required government authorizations.
• Based on Customer program requirements, Candidates must be eligible and willing to obtain and maintain a US DOD security clearance

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