Radio Frequency (RF) Systems Engineer

Radiance Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiance Technologies in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) systems engineer to support the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. The role involves applying engineering expertise to design Army science and technology programs that enhance RF capabilities in the field.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least 5 years of experience in RF-related projects, including proficiency with distributed aperture radar systems. A Secret clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience supporting RF-related projects.
• Proficient with high-power RF theory and system development.
• U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑power RF subject matter expertise and perform analysis.
• Establish HWIL simulations and validate equipment functionality.
• Assist with development and execution of system tests.

Skills

Distributed aperture radar systems

Radar testing equipment

High-power RF theory

System engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Radiance Technologies is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) systems engineer for the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) Technical Center, Research and Technology Directorate, Multi-Domain Technologies Branch (MDTBr) office in Huntsville, AL. The RF systems engineer will support efforts to design and develop Army science and technology (S&T) and research and development (R&D) programs that deliver RF capabilities to the Warfighter in the field.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑power RF subject matter expertise including power electronics, pulsed power drivers, power modulators, frequency and bandwidth agile RF sources and antennas, electronic system coupling, interaction and effects, and in‑band and out‑of‑band coupling and interaction mechanisms.
• Perform analysis and M&S to establish and verify system concepts using high‑power RF.
• Establish HWIL simulations as necessary to validate equipment functionality and system concepts.
• Derive and maintain system technical requirements.
• Participate in and provide technical guidance during the system design activities.
• Provide oversight and/or perform complex integration activities as necessary.
• Assist with the development and execution of system tests and demonstrations.
• Exercise independent and professional judgment under moderate supervision in solving cost and scheduling problems.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field.
• Proficient with distributed aperture radar systems.
• Proficient with radar testing equipment.
• U.S. citizenship with an active Secret clearance.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting RF‑related projects.
• Highly proficient with high‑power RF theory, system engineering, and system development.

Desired Experience

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field.
• U.S. citizenship with an active Top‑Secret/SCI clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.