RF Payload Architect - Signal Processing & Mission Modeling

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced RF payload design engineer to apply expertise in payload design, performance analysis, and mission modeling for SIGINT systems. You will lead cross-functional analysis, translate customer needs into actionable plans, and serve as a trusted advisor during requirements development.

This senior role requires six-plus years in RF engineering, a Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field, proficiency in MATLAB, C/C++, and Python, and an active TS clearance with SCI

Qualifications

• Six+ years of RF engineering and mission analysis experience.
• Master’s or PhD in a related technical field.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, C/C++, and Python.
• Proven RF payload design experience for SIGINT systems.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in RF payload design, performance analysis, and mission modeling.
• Develop efficient hardware implementations through advanced digital modeling.
• Create signal processing algorithms.
• Transform customer needs into actionable analysis plans.
• Lead cross-functional analysis efforts and guide stakeholders from concept through execution.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor during requirements development.
• Shepherd payload designs from initial program requirements through deployment and end-of-life.
• Provide strategic matrix support to US Space Force, NRO, and other space organizations.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams on RF payload engineering, electronic warfare, maritime surveillance, signal processing, and algorithm development.

Skills

RF Payload Design

Signal Processing Algorithms

MATLAB Proficiency

C/C++ Proficiency

Active Top Secret Clearance

Education

MS or PhD in mathematics, physics, electrical engineering

Tools

MATLAB

C/C++

Python

Spark

CUDA

MPI

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced RF payload design engineer to apply expertise in payload design, performance analysis, and mission modeling for SIGINT systems. You will lead cross-functional analysis, translate customer needs into actionable plans, and serve as a trusted advisor during requirements development.

This senior role requires six-plus years in RF engineering, a Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field, proficiency in MATLAB, C/C++, and Python, and an active TS clearance with SCI