Signal Processing Engineer

Requisition Id 14120 

Overview:  

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.­­

We are seeking a Signal Processing Engineer who will develop and deploy advanced sensing and communications systems for critical Energy and National Security applications.This position resides in the Autonomous and Complex Systems Group in the Advanced Computing Methods for Engineered Systems Section, Computational Sciences and Engineering Division, Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This role requires expertise in signal processing, software engineering, and hardware integration and a desire to deliver high-performance real-world solutions. The engineer will design algorithms, develop software, and integrate real-time and HPC sensing and communications systems.

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Design and optimize signal processing algorithms for advanced sensing and communications systems using traditional DSP techniques as well as AI/ML methodologies
• Develop sensing and communications software and integrate on real-time and HPC hardware
• Architect, develop, and optimize edge and leadership-class sensing and communications workflows and systems
• Containerize applications and develop APIs for system integration
• Implement DevOps needs, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, deployment, and feedback
• Support system testing and deployment in real-world environments
• Deliver documentation and user training
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance research in algorithms, computing methods, and engineered systems, while continually expanding technical expertise
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in digital signal processing (DSP), including Fourier transforms, random variables, filter design, noise reduction, sampling theory, and time-frequency analysis.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, MATLAB, Git, debugging, and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience with GPU computing (e.g., CUDA, HIP), parallel computing (e.g., MPI, Actor Model).
• Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker, Podman, Apptainer), networking protocols (e.g., TCP, UDP, ZMQ), and API development.
• Hands-on experience setting up and configuring hardware (e.g., servers, switches, SDRs) for system integration.
• Proficiency in Linux environments and debugging tools.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience.
• Expertise in modeling and simulation (e.g., finite element analysis, discrete event simulation).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience with HPC clusters and workload management (e.g., Slurm) and cloud infrastructure (e.g., OpenStack, OpenShift).
• Knowledge of sensor electronics, FPGA development (e.g., VHDL), and sensor electronics prototyping.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Special Requirements:

• Relocation to the Oak Ridge, Tennessee area is required.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.  In addition, due the SCI, you may also be subject to random polygraph testing. 
   

Please submit three letters of reference when applying to this position. You may upload these directly to your application or have them sent to recruiting@ornl.gov with the position title and number referenced in the subject line.

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Benefits at ORNL:

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Link to benefits. https://jobs.ornl.gov/content/Benefits/?locale=en_US

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.