Electrical Engineer - RF Designer

Integrated Solutions for Systems, Inc.; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Educational and professional growth

Job summary

Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S) is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in RF design for military hardware. The role focuses on high-speed, embedded, and RF electronics, including SOSA VNX+ SDR open architectures. You will design, simulate, and validate complex hardware for mission-critical systems.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s in EE, has experience with Altium/Cadence/SPICE, and can work with cross-functional teams. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation tools (Altium, Cadence, SPICE).
• Experience with hardware testing including thermal and environmental testing.
• Familiarity with military standards and hardware design specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF, embedded, high-speed electronics for sensing, communication, and other equipment.
• Conduct feasibility studies, analysis, and simulation for new hardware designs, ensuring compliance with military standards and requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions.
• Generate detailed hardware specifications, schematics, and PCB layouts for advanced hardware boards.
• Perform prototype testing, troubleshooting, and validation of RF and power electronics systems.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend improvements and innovations.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence

SPICE

Job description

Job Title

Electrical Engineer - RF Designer

Company Overview

Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S) is a fast‑growing defense company at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for military applications. With a strong focus on research and development, we are at the forefront of providing cutting‑edge technology to enhance the capabilities of our armed forces.

Position

Auburn, AL – Full‑time.

Job Description

IS4S is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hardware Electrical Engineer with expertise in high‑speed, embedded, and RF electronics for military projects. An immediate area of focus will be the open architectures of SOSA VNX+ Software‑Defined Radio systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and development of advanced hardware systems, contributing to the success of mission‑critical applications. Applicants must clearly state citizenship and any active clearance in a cover letter or on the resume.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF, embedded, and high‑speed electronics for sensing, communication, and other equipment.
• Conduct feasibility studies, analysis, and simulation for new hardware designs, ensuring compliance with military standards and requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions.
• Generate detailed hardware specifications, schematics, and PCB layouts for advanced hardware boards.
• Perform prototype testing, troubleshooting, and validation of RF and power electronics systems.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend improvements and innovations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in relevant tools and software for schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation (e.g., Altium, Cadence, SPICE).
• Experience with testing and validation of hardware systems, including thermal and environmental testing.
• Familiarity with military standards and specifications related to hardware design.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with wireless design and basic principles of RF and antenna theory.
• Understanding of electronics thermal management.
• Experience with software‑defined radios (SDR) and frameworks, such as GNU Radio.
• Coding skills with VHDL and C/C++.
• Design and analysis experience using industry standard tools (COMSOL, ANSYS, MATLAB, Python, etc.).

Benefits

• Competitive salary with comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Educational and professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Employee ownership.