RF Engineer II

Description

We are seeking an RF Engineer to support the design, analysis, integration, testing, and sustainment of advanced radio frequency (RF) systems supporting defense and national security missions. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team to develop and evaluate complex RF solutions involving communications, radar, datalinks, telemetry, electronic warfare (EW), and sensor systems. This position offers opportunities to contribute throughout the system lifecycle, from requirements development and system design through integration, testing, evaluation, and operational support.

As an RF Engineer, you will:

• Supporting the development, analysis, and decomposition of RF system requirements
• Performing RF system design, hardware evaluation, integration, and testing activities
• Conducting technical studies, trade analyses, and performance assessments of RF systems and subsystems
• Analyzing engineering data and verify technical documentation, designs, layouts, and drawings for completeness and accuracy
• Performing root cause analysis and troubleshooting of RF system performance and interoperability issues
• Supporting system integration efforts involving sensors, command and control systems, communications systems, and weapon platforms
• Developing engineering reports, technical presentations, design review packages, and customer briefings
• Collaborating with engineers, program teams, subcontractors, and government customers to resolve technical challenges
• Supporting laboratory, field, and operational testing using RF test equipment
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of engineering databases, models, and analytical tools
• Providing technical recommendations to improve system performance, reliability, and mission effectiveness

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Three or more (3+) years of related work experience
• Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering principles and processes in one or more of the following areas:
• RF systems requirements analysis (development, decomposition, traceability)
• RF hardware development
• RF system design (definition, analysis, development)
• RF systems integration and testing
• Stakeholder requirements definition or CONOPS development
• Proficiency in the one or more of the following toolsets:
• Modeling Software: MATLAB, SimuLink, MathCAD
• Radar Signal and Data Processing Toolsets
• Experience with root cause analysis of RF systems and interoperability
• Knowledge of sensor signal processing, signal detection theory, probability, & statistics
• Experience integrating sensor, shooter, and command and control systems
• Direct experience with RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, power meters, network analyzers, and oscilloscopes
• Experience providing RF subject matter expertise and test support for Navy communication systems

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in the one or more of the following toolsets:
• C++
• Python or other object-oriented programming language
• Experience with open architecture constructs like Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C5ISR)/Electronic Warfare Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS), Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Experience with phased-array antennas, transmitters, receivers, or radar signal processors

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

• 10-20% annually

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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