RF Hardware Engineer

Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented RF Hardware Engineer to join their team, supporting vital electronic warfare initiatives. In this role, you will design and analyze RF components for radar systems, ensuring the safety of warfighters against emerging threats. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment that values innovation and professional growth. With a strong emphasis on team member ownership, you will enjoy a culture that fosters both personal and professional development, along with comprehensive benefits that ensure your long-term financial security.

Benefits

Long-term financial security

Higher job satisfaction

Generous PTO

Health and wellness incentives

Tuition and certification reimbursement

Great company culture

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in RF hardware engineering.
• Experience with RF circuit board design and layout.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test RF subsystems for threat simulators.
• Analyze emerging RF seeker threats and report findings.

Skills

RF Circuit Board Design

RF Test and Evaluation

Modeling and Simulation of RF Circuits

Digital Signal Processing

Knowledge of RF Antennas

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

LTSpice

Keysight ADS

Job description

Overview

i3 has an exciting opportunity for a RF Hardware Engineer to support the Naval Research Laboratory, Tactical Electronic Warfare Division. The TEWD's mission is to protect the warfighter from emerging threats by advancing electronic warfare (EW) through RDT&E of current and future technologies. RF Hardware Engineers design and analyze RF components and circuit assemblies for radar systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test RF subsystem in seekers for threat simulators.
• Perform analysis of emerging RF seeker threats and report findings to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required:

• BS or MS degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience.
• Experience with RF circuit board design and layout (Altium, Expedition, etc.).
• Modeling and simulation of RF circuits using industry standard simulators (LTSpice, etc).
• Working knowledge of transmission lines and their application to RF propagation modes (stripline/microstrip antennas, etc.).
• RF test and evaluation using laboratory equipment (e.g. Keysight ADS, spectrum analyzer).

Desired:

• Five (5) years of experience.
• Knowledge of digital signal processing in radar applications.
• Knowledge of RF antennas and beamforming networks.
• Experience with RF front end design (e.g. antenna design).

Security Clearance

• Active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain a Top Secret/SCI

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

About i3

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.

Perks of being a team member owner include:

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits:

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!