Top Secret Embedded RF Engineer

Insight Global is seeking an Embedded RF Engineer to support the development, integration, and field deployment of advanced SDR and FPGA-based systems. This individual will work at the intersection of hardware and software, helping to bring emerging technologies from early-stage prototypes through real-world operational environments. This role is highly hands-on and ideal for someone experienced with embedded systems, RF signal processing, and FPGA-based platforms who enjoys working in fast-paced, iterative development and testing environments.

Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and integrate embedded software solutions into FPGA-based hardware systems (e.g., Xilinx SoC/RFSoC platforms)
- Support development and optimization of Software Defined Radio (SDR) systems, including low-cost and size-constrained hardware platforms
- Analyze and monitor RF signals and spectrum activity, including identifying anomalies and supporting real-time signal assessment
- Execute field testing and evaluation of systems, including troubleshooting and mitigating risk in operational environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to iterate on system capabilities based on user feedback and mission needs
- Support development and deployment of containerized applications (e.g., Docker) for testing and system validation
- Travel to different field and testing events up to 25% of the time

$57hr to $70hr.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching.

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Required Skills & Experience
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, embedded systems development, or related field
• Active Secret Security Clearance Minimum
• Experience developing and integrating software into embedded hardware systems
• Hands-on experience with FPGA-based systems (e.g., Xilinx SoC/RFSoC), including design, development, and testing
• Experience working with systems across varying Technology Readiness Levels, including integration of software and hardware into field-testable solutions
• Experience working with Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms (e.g., low-cost or embedded radios), including integration of RF capabilities for real-time spectrum monitoring and signal analysis
• Familiarity with RF concepts and spectrum analysis, including identifying anomalies or monitoring signal activity
• Strong experience with embedded Linux environments (e.g., PetaLinux, RedHat, Rocky Linux), including system bring-up and debugging
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) for application deployment and testing
• Proficiency in C and Python
• Experience with field testing and evaluation, including troubleshooting and risk mitigation in operational environments
• Ability to travel up to 25%


Nice to Have Skills & Experience

*Top Secret or SCI clearance
*Experience with DSP signal processing algorithms
*Experience with digital RF sampling, modulations, error correction, or compression
*Experience developing integrated solutions leveraging both embedded processors and FPGA fabric
* Knowledge of Linux distributions, including RedHat and Rocky Linux
*Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related IT field


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.