Radio Frequency Engineer

Black River Systems Company; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Black River Systems is seeking an experienced RF engineer to support EW software applications in field environments in Utica, NY. You will lead the design, development, assembly, test, and integration of advanced SDR frequency systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years RF experience in L/S/C bands, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. You’ll work with a small team in a hands-on environment, using lab instruments to validate designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of electromagnetics, antennas and microwave design.
• 5+ years RF engineering experience in L/S/C-Bands; X-Ka a plus.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Experience with analog IC design on PCB focusing on noise figure and RF noise mitigation.
• Knowledge of software and hardware development for RF devices.
• Hands-on with lab tools, test equipment and prototyping.
• Proficient with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and related instruments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of RF analog/digital components, antennas, filters, and amplifiers for RF SDR products in L/S/C bands.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional team and manage subcontractors for hardware/firmware solutions.
• Select, design and characterize transmitters, receivers, exciters, antennas and RF feed networks on bench and in anechoic chamber.
• Perform requirements analysis, architecture trades, specs, simulation, schematic capture and hardware assembly/testing.

Skills

RF engineering

Antenna design

Microwave design

Analog circuits

Lab instruments

Cross-functional

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Location: Utica, NY
Salary Range: $90,000 – $100,000

This position is based in our Utica, NY location. We are looking for someone to support electronic warfare (EW) software applications in field environments. This candidate will lead and support the design, development, assembly, test, and integration of advanced software defined radio (SDR) frequency systems.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead development of analog and digital Radio Frequency components including antenna, front end filters and amplifiers, for a wide range of RF SDR based products primarily in L, S and C-Bands.
• Work within a cross functional team environment including directing and managing subcontractors to develop hardware/firmware solutions.
• Perform component selection, design and characterization of transmitters, receivers, exciters, antennas, and RF feed networks on the bench and in an anechoic chamber.
• Perform requirements analysis; architecture trades; specification development; simulation and modeling; schematic capture; and hardware assembly, integration and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• A detailed working knowledge of electromagnetics, antennas and microwave design.
• 5+ years of RF engineering experience in L, S and C-Bands. X-KA band experience is a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Experience with analog integrated circuit design on PCB with a focus on noise figure and RF noise mitigation.
• Knowledge in both software and hardware development, specifically for RF devices.
• Hands on experience with tools, test equipment, and circuit prototyping and evaluation.
• Proficient using various lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, meters, spectrum analyzers, protocol analyzers.
• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Black River Systems is a small, growing employee‑owned company committed to advancing our employees’ quality of life on the job. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. We are looking for an exceptional employee with strong technical skills and a personality suited to the small business environment. If you feel you qualify, please send your resume to: [e-mail]

Black River Systems is an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. In addition, Black River Systems Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities and employees.