Company Overview 

Since 2004, Vadum has built a brand known for practical innovation that delivers solutions to customers in the competitive field of national defense research and development. Vadum’s expertise is bringing concepts to life in the form of products or prototypes to address challenging national defense problems. 

Summary/objective:

Vadum, Inc. is seeking a System Architect that will be responsible for working closely with Chief Engineers and key technical team members to understand and optimize the technology underpinning core Vadum products and coordinating technology implementation within algorithm and product teams within a business area.

Essential functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• System and dataflow analysis, requirements development, design reviews, and technical interchanges with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prioritize and manage workflow on multiple projects while meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations.
• Design iteration and associated documentation of applicable software and hardware product components.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• US Citizenship with Security Clearance eligibility.
• Technical knowledge of RF communications and Radar signal processing.
• Technical background in digital signal processing techniques and implementation.
• Working collaboratively with algorithm and product teams to help meet and exceed product requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Education/Training/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Applied Science, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, required.
• Experience programming in a high-level programming language (e.g. C, C++, Python, MATLAB etc.).
• Experience with measurement or test applications and Software-Defined Radios (SDRs).
• Experience developing and implementing real-time system architectures for applications such as signal detection and characterization, geolocation, and adaptive array processing.
• Experience integrating prototype RF systems for communications, radar, signals intelligence, or electronic warfare.
• Understanding of basic data-driven machine learning and optimization concepts.

What we offer  

Vadum offers a comprehensive benefit program, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account 
• 401k (k) with up to 4% company match 
• Paid Time Off 
• 13 Paid Holidays 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings (STD, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Plan) 
• Work/life balance  

Vadum is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, genetic trait, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Vadum is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact the Human Resources Department at (919) 341-8241 ext.: 180.