RF Systems Engineer III — Onsite Sensor & Algorithm Innovator

Apex Systems; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking an RF Systems Engineer to support development, integration, and fielding of advanced RF sensor systems in a tightly integrated engineering team. This onsite role in Linthicum, MD involves lifecycle execution from concept through verification and deployment.

The candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams, develop models and analyses, and contribute to system architectures and verification efforts while maintaining active security clearance requirements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another STEM field with 5+ years of experience.
• Master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
• PhD with 1+ year of experience; 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience with RF applications and RF system development.
• Experience developing and applying models using MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++.
• Experience with tracking and algorithm development.
• Experience developing and implementing innovative technical solutions.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and performance optimization of next-generation multifunction RF sensor systems.
• Develop parametric models, visualizations, and data-driven analyses to support sensor requirements definition and use case validation.
• Support the design and implementation of novel RF solutions while accounting for interfaces, real-time resource management, and hardware constraints.
• Participate in integration of sensor modes and tracking capabilities from simulation environments through laboratory and flight test activities.
• Support system maturation and verification efforts in digital simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
• Develop and author test requirements and support system verification activities.
• Apply systems engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges.
• Participate in system architecture development and concept refinement efforts.
• Conduct technology trade studies to evaluate potential solutions and approaches.
• Develop and derive system requirements aligned with customer and program objectives.
• Support algorithm development and performance optimization initiatives.
• Perform data analysis to evaluate system performance and support engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, firmware, and systems engineering teams.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvement, and technical advancement.

Skills

RF systems

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Tracking algorithms

Systems engineering

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking an RF Systems Engineer to support development, integration, and fielding of advanced RF sensor systems in a tightly integrated engineering team. This onsite role in Linthicum, MD involves lifecycle execution from concept through verification and deployment.

The candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams, develop models and analyses, and contribute to system architectures and verification efforts while maintaining active security clearance requirements and